“Athletic Club forward Nico Williams has put pen to paper on a 10-year deal keeping him in Bilbao until 30 June 2035,” a statement read. “Nico’s new agreement has an increase in the release clause of more than 50% over the previous one.

A cheaper option could arrive in the form of Marcus Rashford, who is angling for a clean break from Manchester United this summer. The feeling appears to be mutual, given that his shirt number has already been taken by new signing Matheus Cunha.