Not always,but almost definitely in the cases where there are two or more clubs of similar stature vying for the players signature but it may still work out cheaper than actually having to pay a transfer fee. TBH the best way to look at any transfer is how much it will cost each year over the...
Depends on the player brought in. Alejandro Faurlín's contract is up at QPR, as is Alexander Tettey's at Norwich, both could be good additions. Not all good signings will include a transfer fee, the addition of Rosenoir last season proves that.