It was always one of the more unlikely rumours of transfer deadline day, but bookies Paddy Power have decided to pay out on Sergio Aguero joining Arsenal.

It's not that the move is happening - because it isn't - but just because they want to be nice.

And because it isn't likely to cost them much money because only five people bet on it.

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The Gunners aren't signing Aguero, and look set to miss out on Thomas Lemar and other targets as Alexis Sanchez stays at the club.

“You’ve got to feel a bit sorry for Arsenal fans – even those Fan TV lads," said Paddy Power's spokesman, Paddy Power himself.

“It’s been a horrible few weeks for the Gunners, and today could be quite difficult.

“To salute the ridiculous optimism of the five fans who bet on their side to sign Aguero – one of the league’s most potent forces – we’ve paid out early on it happening. Because at least that way some Arsenal fans will have something to celebrate today.”

Oh, Arsene (
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Well, quite.

For a full list of Paddy Power's Arsenal deadline day odds, click here .

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