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How do player bids work?

When one club wants to buy a player from another, they make a 'bid' – an offer of money. This often includes a guaranteed amount and 'add-ons', which are extra payments if certain conditions are met, like the player scoring a certain number of goals or the team winning a trophy. Liverpool rejected Forest's bid for Nyoni, showing they value him higher.

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