While Marc Guehi nervously awaited his fate on deadline day, Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish was working out at a fitness class in Soho.
Insight into Parish's schedule has emerged following the collapse of Guehi's dream £35million transfer to Merseyside.
Guehi looked set to join Arne Slot's champions after the fee was agreed, he underwent a medical, a five-year contract was drawn up, and his farewell message to Palace was recorded.
But Palace denied Guehi his exit late in the day after they were unable to source a replacement.