I read that a handful of players still want to transfer. My guess would be it's a similar effect to what has happened to the fan base. At first we were underwhelmed, but gradually most will return to the fold.
Grandpa: This is fought-for land.
John-Boy: Battles right here?
Grandpa: More than one: flood, fire, freezing weather, diptheria, scarlet fever, whooping cough, loneliness, hard times.
John-Boy: I thought you meant wars.
Grandpa: Them too.