The price you pay nowadays for young British players. Imagine how much the fees will inflate with the new Brexit rules coming in to play..
I honestly wouldn't write a Wilder team off just yet in spite of the current points. Even if they do go down they keep Wilder and will be one of the big hitters in the Championship. Sack him and they'll be weaker
They pay bigger fees as they’re trying to sign younger players & develop them. On the plus side they aren’t paying huge wages out. Lundstram’s leaving next summer because they won’t break a strict wage budget to keep him. Setting themselves up for the long term whether that’s in the Championship or the Prem