Transfers happen for a variety of reasons; the player is unhappy, the club needs the money etc. However, one of the main factors behind a swathe of moves this summer is simple – the player has simply outgrown their current home.
Planet Sport takes a look at some big moves this summer which are coming around simply because the player has become too big for his club.
Kylian Mbappe – Paris Saint-Germain
Mbappe is the most wanted player in the world – and he has a big decision to make this summer.
Current club Paris Saint-Germain are working hard to persuade him to stay, even on a deal of just two years with the promise of being the highest paid player on the planet.
But what does Mbappe gain from staying in Paris? Many believe he has outgrown the French champions and the logical move would be to Real Madrid.
Erling Haaland – Borussia Dortmund
Despite only being 21, the British-born Norwegian superstar is one of football’s hottest properties.
His career to date has been planned precisely. From Red Bull Salzburg to Borussia Dortmund, his clubs have been chosen carefully.
There is little doubt as one of the world’s best strikers, he is too big for Dortmund. Now he is ready for his next move.
Declan Rice – West Ham United
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