When Jadon Sancho's loan move to Chelsea from Manchester United was confirmed on 31 August, it seemed a perfect deal for all parties.
United were keen to publicise that the loan included an 'obligation' for Chelsea to sign Sancho permanently - providing they finished at least 14th in the Premier League this season.
The added facts that there was no loan fee paid and Chelsea were only covering half of Sancho's wages - something minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe revealed in his interview with BBC Sport on 10 March - underlined United's desire to sever ties with the England winger.