Wasn’t there a PL transfer a few years back where a bid was made for a player (can’t recall who) but the player wasn’t released as the clause allowed negotiations if the sum was met but not immediate release?
A loan fee possibly but if he does poorly then PSG send him back as no obligation. Who else will offer what we did then? He either rebuilds his career or fades away. Deal was a big risk for Reims and the player.
No obligation which was the surprising bit as his parent club were OK with that compared to the cash offer we made. Apparently keeping the player happy was the motivation, lose lose scenario for them though.