David Squires illustrates the evolution of modern football transfers

Cartoonist David Squires examines the historical progression of football transfer dealings in his latest work. The piece tracks the shifting methods and structures utilized by clubs to acquire players throughout the history of the sport. This editorial perspective highlights how the transfer process has transformed from early practices into the current, complex modern construct. The cartoon serves as a reflection on the changing nature of the player movement. Readers can access this visual commentary alongside other featured works by Squires as part of his ongoing series. Further details on his broader collection are available in his book, Chaos in the Box.

• 10:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — David Squires on … the art of the transfer deal