The transfer market is shattering records, leaving Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta reeling. With four players fetching over £100 million recently, including Yan Diomande’s massive £120 million move, the status quo is dead.

Arteta argues these astronomical fees aren't based on intrinsic talent, but pure leverage. In this high-stakes game, player value is simply whatever a desperate buyer is willing to pay.

Arteta argues these astronomical fees aren't based on intrinsic talent, but pure leverage. In this high-stakes game, player value is simply whatever a desperate buyer is willing to pay.