I was going to say this yeaterday, but it is even more true now. Whatever happens, the pace of this has been something else.
I know Tolmie mentioned it like 6 days ago, but from it breaking in the mainstream yesterday, we've ticked off most of the usual cliché milestones in less than 24 hours.
We've already had: strong interest, City will push, player wants move, WH won't consider it below x, has release clause, would consider it for around release clause value, player's had has turned, Pep has been a long term admirer, WH may not be able to keep him, interest in Palmer as part of the deal, player may not feature in opening game, WH would like to conclude this quickly.
That's like 4 weeks worth of transfer tango all crammed into the space of 24 hours.