In remarks of unprecedented candour, Lurling is alleged to have let slip: "I know English clubs are interested in me and if they really want me, then I will probably go there."

So that's him signed then. Meanwhile, the Atletico clearout continues and we are thus linked with today's goalkeeper rumour, Francisco ("Torre") Molina, who is allegedly a snip at 2.25 million (how so exact, we have no idea). This one looks highly likely, as the player's agent hasn't even trumped up any quotes yet.