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Originally Posted by demonrail666

Because the wages are set between the player and the club that wants him whereas the transfer fee is set independently of the player. The wages are part of what gets called 'personal terms' that are agreed solely by the player. The selling club may agree any bid that matches their transfer fee but that doesn't mean the player will want to go there. So the buying club has to offer its own incentive to him personally.

but why should west ham have to pay more than liverpool? no sponsorship deals on the side or something? or is it like “we’re so horrible here’s some additional combat pay for your lost reputation” you’re saying?

my mind is blown here cuz i thought wages were more or less proportional to transfer fees, which are proportional to demand, which is relative to player quality and other prospects.

wtf is going on? im missing a big chunk of info here