10 arguments of football fans that make no sense

6) The only thing that matters in the transfer market is who offers the most money

Steven Gerrard was often linked with a move to Chelsea but he stayed put at Liverpool

Time and again, this argument has been proved wrong. Players like Francesco Totti, Alessandro del Piero and Steven Gerrard – among others – have turned down moves to better squads, more glamorous clubs and higher paychecks in order to keep playing in the cities they loved.

Players have also refused to move to bigger clubs because they want to create their own legacy at their current club – Jamie Vardy is a case in point from the previous transfer window.

Many times, the club in question also makes it impossible for the player to leave, because he is too valuable to their setup. On occasion, clubs have also consented to make the deal, following which the player decides not to leave for bigger bucks – Frank Lampard accepted a pay cut for the final year of his Chelsea career just to be able to play at his beloved club for one more year despite having the option to leave.