Callieri’s wage package

Jonathon Callieri has been offered and accepted a deal of around £40k a week to become an Iron.

The South American has been living in the shadow of high profile moves for the likes of Alexandre Lacazette, Michy Batshuayi and Carlos Bacca this summer.

And the more cynical fans have dismissed hsi arrival as typical of David Sullivan’s liking of deals for South Amerian players.

However, Callieri has been very much on the manager’s radar for some time and he is delighted to have landed another player who brings genuine flair and creativity to the team.

An insider told ClaretandHugh: “He’s on around £40k a week plus the usual club bonuses for position and the like. Barcelona were interested but the board moved heaven and earth again to back the manager’s choice.

“With Callieri, Ayew, Payet and Lanzini on the team we can look forward to a lot of football being played.”