The phrase "to hijack the deal" means to take control of or manipulate a business agreement or negotiation for personal gain or to change its purpose or outcome. Full definition
Ultimately, the Blues knocked back the approach from Spurs, and they faced further disappointment after the north London club went on hijack a deal for Fernando Llorente from Swansea City. (eyefootball.com)
In an amazing last minute deal it seems that Sky Sports has the «Breaking News» that Arsenal's Robin Van Persie has joined Barcelona in an incredible # 83 million deal, heading off a last minute attempt to hijack the deal from Manchester City. (arsenalbanter.com)
It is claimed that Dybala, 21, is close to completing a # 31m move to the Emirates Stadium, but Liverpool hope to hijack the deal as Reds boss Rodgers seeks to bring in a replacement for the misfiring Mario Balotelli. (caughtoffside.com)