He has a £64million release clause and, aged 25, still has his best years ahead of him. In a dream scenario, Costa joins, Onana provides competition and Bayindir is sold on. How realistic of a prospect that is remains to be seen.

Wayne Rooney admits he was left ‘devastated’ when Carlos Tevez made a controversial move from Manchester United to Manchester City. Argentinian striker Tevez helped Sir Alex Ferguson’s United win two Premier League titles and the Champions League during a brief spell at Old Trafford.