We know that he was never worth £107m, perhaps the apex of Chelsea’s binge-spending era, even from the brains trust that paid £62m for Mykhailo Mudryk. Occasionally he looks like a £60m player, more often closer to £40m . His A Few Good Men-inspired leadership has reportedly alienated his team-mates. But of course, you have to admire his confidence to believe that, despite no suggestion that they are remotely interested, Real Madrid must be preparing a nine-figure bid as we speak. Commanding a league-record transfer fee at 22 will do that to you.