Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal submitted a shocking transfer bid for Kylian Mbappe this week that, if successful, would be a new record fee.
Fans have to some degree become desensitised to the vast sums of money being thrown about by the Gulf state.
But the £259m Mbappe proposal, which reportedly includes an offer of £11.5m-per-week wages, causes one to seriously consider how these astronomical fees stack up in the real world.
Thanks to research from BettingSites.co.uk, here at Mail Sport we decided to do just that. Here's our list of the five things things Al Hilal could do with their money instead of leasing the French superstar for 12 months.
Especially after finding out that the 24-year-old isn't too keen on playing his football in the country...
Oppenheimer budget: £78million
Christopher Nolan's 12th feature film is one of two films saving the film industry this summer having grossed a whopping £185m globally since its release last week.
The historical epic has already recouped its production budget of £78m and has likely begun to turn a profit when marketing costs have been taken into account.
The British filmmaker has made a habit of creating big-budget, high-concept movies in his time in Hollywood but even he would likely baulk at the cash at his disposal if the Saudis came knocking.
Al Hilal could run the production of Oppenheimer three times over for the fee they are willing to prise Mbappe away from his home in Paris.
Richard Branson's private island Necker Island: £78million
The British billionaire's 74-acre private paradise situated in the British Virgin Island also doubles as a luxury resort accommodating 40.
Branson bought the land for the bargain fee of £92,000 in 1979 before spending £7.7m over three years to transform it into the attraction it is today.
The 73-year-old is unlikely to scoff at the incredible return on investment his island has proven to be, but it is still some way short of the mammoth fee being discussed for PSG's wantaway star.
The Saudi outfit could fund the production of Oppenheimer, buy Branson's island and still have enough to afford one Harry Kane or Moises Caicedo.
Justin Bieber's net worth - £200million
A trendsetter for the modern era of teen popstars, Justin Bieber established himself as one of the most famous people on the planet.
With massive hits including 'Baby', 'Where A U Now' and 'Despacito', Bieber is the eighth most listened to musical artist on Sportify.
That unbelievable success has seen the Canadian amass a whopping £200m fortune before the age of 30.
Not bad, but nothing compared to the £259m Al Hilal offered PSG for their marquee French striker.
King Charles' Coronation - £250million
The extravagant coronation of King Charles III in May was watched by millions around the world and ushered in the new Carolean age.
Spectators were able to enjoy the pomp and grandeur of the historic ceremony for the first time in 70 years that showed off the unique history of the United Kingdom.
But no matter how stupendous the occasion seemed, its £250m price tag is trumped by the money Al Hilal are willing to part ways with for a solitary year of Mbappe's services.
It's reasonable to assume the big earners in Saudi Arabia are pretty accustomed to lavish parties, in fact minister Prince Turki bin Mohammad bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz attended May's event in place of King Salman bin Abdulaziz.
So it's definitely understandable why the rare prospect of watching Mbappe for a year would be more appealing.
Freddos - 882million
No comparative list is complete without the inclusion of Freddos, the most modest of chocolates that very few of us actually remember purchasing.
When we do, it's a gross underestimate which only goes to show the crippling effects of inflation.
Today a Freddo will set you back around 30p. Shocking. Even more shocking would be purchasing 882m of them - if the world's supply would allow.