I knew that Chelsea in particular have made this a big part of their business model, but still surprised teams are paying fees of 11 million.
Couple of million, while still a lot, i can understand if you are in a bind. Even saying that i would rather Rangers didn't pay that unless it was someone very special and a potential game changer for a season or two.
But 11 million for a season is verging on grotesque, just way too much money sloshing around that league.
To put that into perspective, how many teams are playing top flight football within Europe who could not afford to buy an 11 million quid player?
Could easy be 100 top flight teams! Yet in the EPL it is considered business usual for a season's loan?
Mental money.