After a summer of uncertainty, it's only right that the David de Gea saga ends in such dramatic fashion.
Early on Monday it appeared the deal was sealed - only for stories to break that paperwork had not been completed in time.
https://twitter.com/GuillemBalague/status/638473938306236418
But news that the transfer was dead has been swiftly followed with yet another twist. Reports from Spain are suggesting that the relevant paperwork was sent before the deadline had passed and that Real Madrid will appeal to push the transfer through.
https://twitter.com/CheGiaevara/status/638480992030846976
United also seem keen to finalise the deal, with the club indicating that the fax was sent before the deadline.
https://twitter.com/DuckerTheTimes/status/638482227140132864
It seems that this story is still not finished.