Summer 2025 Transfer Window - hopes, speculation, rumours etc.

[cdbearsfan]

We don't just have to worry about PSR we need to make a profit this transfer window.

And I still maintain the same position on that. It’s a daft deal for that purpose too at the quoted figures.

No idea, TBH. Have never seen him play. When he left so soon after signing, I suspected that I never would (for us, at least) and that still seems likely.

[brontebilly]

We've already signed two players, albeit one on a free, and looks like another will be joining shortly. Not sure if signing-on fees etc count. We have only sold KKH unless I have forgotten anyone.

Few more gone off payroll since last season - Olsen, Hause, Coutinho. Unlikely to impact things all that much PSR wise if we just paid up remainder of PC's contract.

If Bailey goes in next few days, should give us some headroom to get at least one quality player in.

[pelty]

We are the seventh best team in the league at best now. PSR/SCR are disgraceful.

[cdbearsfan]

We've already signed two players, albeit one on a free, and looks like another will be joining shortly. Not sure if signing-on fees etc count. We have only sold KKH unless I have forgotten anyone.

Few more gone off payroll since last season - Olsen, Hause, Coutinho. Unlikely to impact things all that much PSR wise if we just paid up remainder of PC's contract.

If Bailey goes in next few days, should give us some headroom to get at least one quality player in.

Yes but we have to make a profit as result of the ruling the other week, the wage bill thing is (yet another!) different issue.

[ozzjim]

It's our forward line and depth which is losing ground to the top 4/5 from last season. Chelsea have spent silly amounts and have an embarrassingly good front 12 now, Newcastle getting another quality wide option improves their supply to Isak, Liverpool have bought well and Arsenal getting 3-4 very good options in all makes it so much harder for us. Our best route back to CL might well be the Europa league next season. Add in Spurs improving with Kudus and Gibbs White although it doesn't solve their fragility, it's going to be tough to keep pace. The rules in place have never been as polarised as this summer. I feel for Emery.

[Percy McCarthy]

We've already signed two players, albeit one on a free, and looks like another will be joining shortly. Not sure if signing-on fees etc count. We have only sold KKH unless I have forgotten anyone.

Few more gone off payroll since last season - Olsen, Hause, Coutinho. Unlikely to impact things all that much PSR wise if we just paid up remainder of PC's contract.

If Bailey goes in next few days, should give us some headroom to get at least one quality player in.

Yes but we have to make a profit as result of the ruling the other week, the wage bill thing is (yet another!) different issue.

Isn’t the profit worked out in terms of money in from sales in relation to the amortisation costs of new signings? So, for instance, if we sold someone for £25m we’d make the necessary profit as long as the amortisation of new players didn’t exceed £12.5m a year.

[cdbearsfan]

You can't expect me to know stuff! That sounds a lot better if so.

[PaulWinch again]

It’d have to be wouldn’t it? Just judging on Chelsea, they’ve spent a fortune and continue to do so. They’ll sell, but I doubt it’ll net out this summer.

[Percy McCarthy]

You can't expect me to know stuff! That sounds a lot better if so.

Warning: I’m guessing.

[paul_e]

The wording of the restrictions doesn't suggest amortisation is part of it, seems like a basic costs Vs income calculation.

[Steve67]

No wonder Monchi has taken time out!! His hands are tied. Meanwhile, Chelsea and 115 keep on spending!

[Mister E]

The wording of the restrictions doesn't suggest amortisation is part of it, seems like a basic costs Vs income calculation.

If so, it is clunky and completely inconsistent with accounting practice.

[paul_e]

The wording of the restrictions doesn't suggest amortisation is part of it, seems like a basic costs Vs income calculation.

If so, it is clunky and completely inconsistent with accounting practice.

I agree but that's how it reads to me, making it a 3rd separate restriction we need to worry about.

[algy]

I think if we can keep the main squad together this summer, we'll not have done badly at all.  The squad we have ... is pretty good.  It's clear we're under some tight restrictions in terms of what we can do, so not getting worse is not a terrible outcome.

Another season or two of walking the FFP tightrope feels inevitable at this stage.  However, it's a necessary step if we want to move in to the group of clubs for whom PSR/FFP/SCR/Whatever isn't a thing they worry about.

[frank black]

We’d be looking at pre January (loan player signing)  form. Plenty of inconsistency I suspect