Other clubs' transfers

[Terraloon]

On 01/08/2025 at 14:26, NSG said:

What really bugs me about PSR is that the cycle is 3 years, yet you amortise spend over 5 years.

 

So we sell a player for £150m now, then if we bought players in using that money we can only amortise the first 3 years of their contracts against it, giving us a problem in year 4 and 5.

The clubs in the PL voted to change the period. I think only two clubs voted to amend the rule not sure which clubs.Chelsea weren’t one of them

the reality was once UEFa changed their rules it would have been pointless ensuring compliance with both PSR&FFP in this area if the rules were not aligned. As someone else said clubs will vote in what they think is their best interests. 

 

The irony on this one is that likely the PL clubs that thought they were damaging just Chelsea to my thinking   clearly hadn’t thought this through.
 

Most, like say Bournemouth, Fulham and Brentford , used to be able to extend periods of amortisation by offering contract extensions which in turn reduced the  amortisation sum in their accounts enabling to both keep a player  and have a bit of wriggle room in their numbers. 
 

Quite a few of those players  we signed initially are a few years into their 6, 7 or even 8 year deals, will still be around way after their fee has been written off for instance Caicedo is just about to enter the 3rd year of his 8 year deal with his fee being one of those that were restricted means that if the additional one year is taken up then he will still have 4 years left on his contract with no fee left to write down.
 

Of course there are risks handing out long contracts some won’t make the grade as it were and still be on long term deals the trick then is how you   move them on. Up to now that hasn’t been an issue but of course that could change in a blink of an eye.

UEFA changed the rule first the irony was that clubs like Real and AM have always given far longer contracts yet it was only when Chelsea matched them did UEFA seem to act. 

 

The issue you mentioned above I believe will be worked around idc. 

 

How you ask, well these are just my initial thoughts how  to if could possibly work if you have want to fit a fee into a rolling 3 year PSR/FFP  period why not do the exact opposite to what Chelsea have done ? Offer costly  incomings a 3 year deal with a club option of a further 2 years.
The fee would be initially over 3 years but any residual sum won’t be great but once that contract extension is signed the remaining sum can then be spread up to 5 years in total.

Of course there would have to be some sort of contract obligation such as if the 2 year option isnt taken up player 2 years salary  is made by way of compensation. 
 

FFP/PSR like any regulation presents challenges but often when rule changes are imposed there are still options and whilst we, Chelsea, have been high profile we certainly weren’t the first to sale tangible assets , or in our case transfer, from the football club to the owners holding company nor will we be the last.

 

 

 

 

[Jeremiah Dixon]

42 minutes ago, Menace said:

 

Hell of a summer for them to be fair

 

Be interesting to see if they make a profit of Carney and Lesley. 

 

Chelsea are really more in the business of buying and selling assets (young talents) than they are at actually playing the bloody game

[Nucasol]

45 minutes ago, Menace said:

 

Hell of a summer for them to be fair

 

Absolutely grim. Especially the Strasbourg feeder club shite.

[Yorkie]

58 minutes ago, Menace said:

They'll be a hell of a team once it all starts to click

 

Arguably a hot take but they've an outside shot at the title this season imo.

 

Opinion brought to you from my unrelenting cynicism regarding Chelsea FC and how they will never face a single consequence ever. 

[duo]

They should be challenging with what they spent / that squad. Anything less than challenging is a failure.

[toon25]

What's frustrating about them is that I don't think there's been anything even remotely resembling a plan there. They've just thrown enough shit at the fan and somehow it's beginning to stick.

[The Prophet]

 

[Nucasol]

21 minutes ago, The Prophet said:

 

Levels.

[kingxlnc]

49 minutes ago, Nucasol said:

Levels.

 

1 hour ago, The Prophet said:

 

Would have been a downgrade on Longstaff in any case

[The Prophet]

 

[Sima]

25% sell on.  

[r0cafella]

Everton splashing the cash and about to be rinsed

[LFEE]

41 minutes ago, r0cafella said:

Everton splashing the cash and about to be rinsed

Think Everton are assembling an interesting squad TBH. Already got a great no.10 to build around and solid back 5.

[Geogaddi]

2 minutes ago, LFEE said:

Think Everton are assembling an interesting squad TBH. Already got a great no.10 to build around and solid back 5.

Moyes knows what he is doing as well , they improved massively when he came in last season and schooled us on the last day easily enough . They a good shout for top 10 this season.

 

 

Edited August 5, 2025 by Geogaddi

[alexf]

2 minutes ago, LFEE said:

Think Everton are assembling an interesting squad TBH. Already got a great no.10 to build around and solid back 5.

Will be back amongst the top 8 if they keep building sensibly. Were decent against us in the final game. 

[Bunk Moreland]

 

"Juventus is pushing for Thiaw as part of the negotiation that could bring Vlahovic to the Rossoneri. New contacts after initial hesitations"

[MagPar]

6 hours ago, Dr Venkman said:

Are you going for the shit opinions record?

I thought I'd already achieved it. How about Tottenham's Yves Bissouma, is he any good?

 

In fact, I think Grealish is a fine player, im a similar mould to Ginola. Pep might have ruined him but I believe that Howe could fix him. I don't know where he'd fit into the team but he's a bonafide playmaker full of natural ability. Just because my opinion doesn't suit you, doesn't mean its shit. I do accept though, that he'll end up at an Everton or Tottenham.

 

Also, have you read some of the comments on this board? I'm nowhere near the worst. 

 

Luckily I'm thick skinned, so your opinion of me doesn't make me sad or angry.

 

 

Edited August 5, 2025 by MagPar
Sick of people chastising me

[r0cafella]

2 hours ago, LFEE said:

Think Everton are assembling an interesting squad TBH. Already got a great no.10 to build around and solid back 5.

Problem is. The price is high which means he does well he will be sold and Southampton get a big chunk of the next sale, he bombs and they blown 45m. 

 

The next sale is too high especially given Everton aren't a destination. 

[LFEE]

46 minutes ago, r0cafella said:

Problem is. The price is high which means he does well he will be sold and Southampton get a big chunk of the next sale, he bombs and they blown 45m. 

 

The next sale is too high especially given Everton aren't a destination. 

A lot cheaper than £100m quoted earlier. For his age and potential it’s a very good price. Don’t think they need to worry beyond signing him.

[BeloEmre]

Guessand to Villa.

[Bunk Moreland]

36 minutes ago, BeloEmre said:

Guessand to Villa.

 

Seems this came out of nowhere for them. Must be nice!

[The Butcher]

Watkins going?

[Sima]

Just now, The Butcher said:

Watkins going?

Nah, they didn’t have a backup.

[The Prophet]

50 minutes ago, BeloEmre said:

Guessand to Villa.

 

Smart signing.

[Conjo]

8 hours ago, The Prophet said:

 

 

Everyone should read sell-on as a percentage of a profit on the next sale. Ain't no way anyone demands nor accepts a % of the entire fee these days.

 

Think Southampton are fairly reasonable ihere f that report is accurate. Probably the highest rated U19 player from England, with a full season of experience from PL. Played quite a bit for Southampton season before in the Championship too.