It was the unexpected nature of the sales pitch that grabbed your attention. Much like Del Boy appearing from nowhere with a suitcase full of toy puppies, David Moyes was setting up his stall.
‘Undoubtedly he’s going to be a top player and undoubtedly he’ll be a British transfer record and more whenever he leaves West Ham,’ said manager Moyes.
Roll up, roll up. There you have it — the bidding starts at £105million for Declan Rice. That is the fee Chelsea paid for Enzo Fernandez last week, the highest ever for a club on these shores.