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How do transfer fees get so high?
Transfer fees, like the potential £65 million for Rodri, are driven by a player's skill, age, contract length, and market demand. Top clubs compete for the best talent, pushing prices up. The financial power of clubs and the commercial value a player brings also play a big part in determining these eye-watering figures.
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