We often hear that a transfer deal is for £x amount and it’s easy to presume it’s just one lump sum paid up front. The reality seems to be very different, with the buying club spreading that over a period of time and they tend to shield themselves by making some of it based on a player achieving certain things. That can lead to weird situations where someone doesn’t play anymore because an extra appearance can trigger the next payment, so it doesn’t always work out well. READ MORE: Man United target Jack Grealish opens up and takes responsibility for lockdown breach In this current environment you could understand it if selling clubs wanted to get all of the money up front, and...
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