That transfer deadline day yesterday was packed with action, shocking moves, complicated deals involving players, money, commissions and all the necessary drama. Of course, there’s no chance everyone involved could say they are delighted with the latest developments, but for the vast majority, this Thursday was a day to remember and celebrate. But not for Bamba Dieng.LIVE! Follow the Transfer Deadline Day with usThe Senegalese striker faces an excruciating Friday morning as his move from Olympique Marseille ended in shambles. Both the club and the player were more than willing to go on with Dieng’s transfer to Leeds United. The fee was reasonably correct – around E10m – and the 22-year-old forward was on the plane to England to join the Yorkshire side. But then, all of a sudden, he received a phone call from French slot Nice and decided to make a shocking U-turn. Instead of flying to Leeds, the Senegalese instantly changed his mind and redirected the plane to the French Riviera, ignoring dozens of calls from Elland Road management.##EDITORS_CHOICE##They were rightfully mad, furious, and detested for such an outcome, but it was nothing but over – eventually, Dieng failed medical tests at Nice, forcing him to return to Marseille unwillingly!So, what’s next for him?##NAJAVA_MECA_6615856##Fortunately for the African player, there’s a catch: the rules of the Ligue 1 allow all clubs to bring a player even after the end of the transfer window, provided that he comes from another French club. They call that rule a “wildcard”, and now Nice will use it for Dieng, so he’ll repeat the medical examinations as early as today, with the hope that he will pass this time.
