make over

Some signings made over the past season were with the future in mind in terms of age and potential, such as ex-Arsenal goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo.

Such payments are made over a number of pre-agreed years before a full and final payment is made when the bond "matures" - in other words, expires.

"This is the kind of fight that probably gets made over a DM between the two or a text or a call," Hearn, who represents Joshua, told BBC Sport.

With just over a month of the season remaining, he and Villa have a decision to make over his future.

In response, in a statement, Reform UK said: "Mr Allman's comments were made over 12 years ago. We are confident that he and his views have matured and changed since."