Transfer Windows

[ScoRoss 368]

Inspired by another point in this article based on a radio 'lecture' by Herbert Chapman.

[The Palace Fan 1,573]

I voted no for both. If there wasn't a deadline clubs wouldn't feel rushed to complete deals which means transfer fees and agent fees would not increase at the rapid rate that they do. I'd put a cap of one transfer every twelve months per player mind you.

[DeadLinesman 1,967]

5 minutes ago, Aaroncpfc said:

I voted no for both. If there wasn't a deadline clubs wouldn't feel rushed to complete deals which means transfer fees and agent fees would not increase at the rapid rate that they do. I'd put a cap of one transfer every twelve months per player mind you.

Couldn't have put it better myself.

 

[ScoRoss 368]

 

[Smiley Culture 1,098]

How would we keep Mino Raiola from a life of poverty if transfer windows were abolished?

[ScoRoss 368]

 

[RandoEFC 3,405]

Can't remember where I read it but apparently it has to be unanimous which I find unlikely and I don't see how it works unless you agree on a universal new transfer window with the rest of Europe. 

[Smiley Culture 1,098]

Cannot see this happening tbh, if the window shuts at say 5pm on the Friday and the Premier League starts at 12.15pm on the Saturday, it suggests that a number of players signed on Deadline Day would not get the chance to train with their new teams, reducing the likelihood that they'll start a game the following day, which would ruin some of the vomit-inducing hype you get from Sky Sports. 

Ultimately, it's not a bad idea though there are issues like International tournaments in the Summer that reduces time teams have to sign players, especially those involved in said International tournaments.