There have been a number of bizarre and head-scratching decisions made by clubs and players in the transfer market over the years.

The influence of agents, bad scouting and just poor choices on the part of managers can lead to transfers which shock and bemuse in equal measure.

The majority of transfers on this list comprise of players who were simply not good enough for the teams they joined but we will also be looking at some moves that were strange for other reasons.

Press the next page as we look at five of the most bizarre transfers involving Premier League footballers.