Former England star Rio Ferdinand stated that "nice guys don't win" in football transfers, defending players who force moves, referencing Alexander Isak's contentious £125 million switch to Liverpool from Newcastle United.

• Isak’s transfer was a British-record fee, while Marc Guehi’s attempted move to Liverpool from Crystal Palace failed.
• Ferdinand, a former England and Manchester United defender, made his comments at the World Football Summit in Hong Kong.
• He also touched on England's squad depth in central defence under manager Thomas Tuchel ahead of upcoming World Cup qualifiers.