The partner of Everton winger Dwight McNeil has laid bare the torment the couple suffered as his deadline day move to Crystal Palace collapsed in the final minutes of the transfer window.

Megan Sharpley questioned the integrity of the football industry after a proposed deal fell through, stating it has “broken my heart to see how the football world you love so much can be so cruel to you”.

She claimed the prospect of a transfer ended with without “explanation”, writing on Instagram: “For it to be torn away from you at the last second, with absolutely no explanation. Going from everything - to radio silence, no phone call, no communication and be left, broken hearted with nothing but confusion, has hurt more than I can say.”

Crystal Palace are yet to comment on the events...