Of course, Grealish, who is close with Erling Haaland, could have still ended up becoming a £100m player had he sealed that move to Spurs in 2018 – although a transfer might not have been allowed.

Andres Iniesta faces four months out of action after undergoing an operation to treat a ruptured hamstring, the Vissel Kobe midfielder's representatives said in a statement on Wednesday.