Premier League side complete shock transfer THREE DAYS after window closed thanks to little-known Fifa rule

COVENTRY CITY have announced the signing of Yann Ghobo THREE DAYS after the transfer window shut. The Sky Blues have added the winger from Toulouse in what has turned out to be one of the more surprising deals of the summer. Frank Lampard has added Yann Gboho to his squad Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Yann Gboho was announced well after the transfer deadline Credit: AFP The shock factor comes simply from the lateness of the transfer, with the window already being shut for days. Gboho, 25, has signed a five-year contract with Coventry and could make his debut against Manchester City today. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! The club were able to complete the deal despite being 72 hours past the deadline due to a little-known rule. The Daily Mail have reported that the deal was agreed before the 11pm deadline on September 1. The deal was subjected to a delay as Fifa checked that all of the documents were in order. Fifa were eventually able to ratify the transfer subject to his UK Visa approval. Gboho cost Coventry a reported £10.8million taking their summer spend over £100m. The winger is a cousin of Paris Saint-Germain and France superstar Desire Doue. Most read in Sport SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET UP TO £100 BONUS Gboho is the cousin of Desire Doue Credit: Shutterstock Editorial He has impressed during his spell with Toulouse as he has scored 19 goals and assisted 12 more. Gboho’s arrival will be a boost to Lampard and Coventry, who are yet to score in the Premier League this season. The club have lost both of their first two games this season, with defeats coming at Arsenal and to Hull City. Lampard will be hoping Gboho can make an immediate impact and help the Sky Blues cause a shock at the Etihad today. Comment now