City’s Sheikh owners probably have enough money to buy gold plated footballers. They don’t need to worry about bargains, good deals or value for money. But, perhaps unexpectedly, the towel headed money guzzlers may just have bagged themselves a 2 for 1 deal.

In securing Joe Hart, they clearly have a man who can both stop goals AND run the 100 metres. Maybe they could cash in money on off days when he enters races and tournaments. Usain Bolt: watch your back.