Cryptic crossword clue
Number one footballer being transferred? 11

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word BESTSELLING

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Number one" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case number one = bestselling.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does BESTSELLING mean?

BESTSELLING adjective
  1. Highly popular with consumers purchasing goods within a specific class.

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