Football

Agreed, I don't get why players do it (and the same with Chelsea a few years ago with Sidwell & Parker).

Those teams want world class players in every position, and will pay to have them. If you are young British talent you aren't going to get a chance there. Go to somewhere like Arsenal, Liverpool, Everton, Spurs, who will play you, and if you become world class those clubs will be back for you later.

Man U are the only exception to that rule in the top 3.

If Sterling does it, I'll happily take the money, but it would be such a stupid move for him. I goes having agents looking for a big pay day doesn't help.

The emphasis is on the word is on the word if.

If you want to challenge for the league you are no longer able to bleed youngsters.