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The Most Ridiculous Transfer Rumor of the Day: Frank Lampard to Man Utd

Dirty Tackle

This is a feature that appears whenever the need arises to highlight and ridicule a particularly stupid transfer rumor, whether based in truth or not.

Amidst talk of Frank Lampard wanting to leave Chelsea over a decrease in playing time and following rumors that the LA Galaxy were lining him up to replace David Beckham (who isn't leaving), the most mind-boggling transfer rumor of this young January transfer window has emerged: Lampard to Manchester United.

Says The Daily Mail (exclusively!):

Sir Alex Ferguson is considering a sensational move for unsettled Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard.

Sportsmail understands Lampard would not be averse to a switch to Old Trafford.

With United struggling for numbers in midfield and desperate to make sure Sunday's FA Cup opponents Manchester City do not leave them behind at the top of the Barclays Premier League, manager Ferguson is weighing up an offer for a player he has always admired.

...who is now 33 years old and most definitely not the creative midfielder Man United desperately need. Also, why would Chelsea sell him to Man United?

This report comes just one day after Lampard publicly reiterated his commitment to Chelsea and three days after he scored a match winner against Wolves and kissed the badge. All that aside, just try to imagine Frank Lampard in a Man United kit and your brain will melt, dribbling out of your ear and into a homemade jar that Dimitar Berbatov will later buy at an antiques fair.

Previous most ridiculous rumors: Cristiano Ronaldo to Man City, Drogba to Man City, Kaka to Juve, P. Diddy buying Crystal Palace, and Rafa Benitez to Juve by a year ago