Transfer Negotiations

[kevgaleuk]

I was wondering whether (ignoring the niggling feeling that managers don't negotiate for players) when it comes to transfer negotiations) both Incoming & Out going it would be slightly better to split the process up rather than the current approach

What I mean is:

1 - Clubs sit down to agree on the player valuation - we value the player at a minimum of X as of this moment (payment upfront) but want a package totalling X (willing to consider add-ons). For younger players or players going to a bigger club this might skew more towards total package vs right now, more established players it might be the other way around.

At this point (when one club agrees a deal in principle with you)

• The shape of the deal is given to the agent so that any other clubs who come along afterwards know the starting point for negotiations for X period of time
• The shape of the deal is given to the other clubs who have made a bids (like the ultimatum element in the game right now) to either continue or drop out

 

2 - When the shape of the package is agreed then the details need finalising as separate negotiations -

• The initial amount how is that structured x right now and x over a TBA time period
• Any add-ons - what are they how much and so on
• Additional clauses such as sell-on fees, buy backs etc

 

Some other thoughts:

• Each stage, for each club being negotiated with, might take a few rounds with potential lets leave it there and come back to it in a few days breaks (rather than total breakdowns)
• If negotiations break down at different points then (unless a lot of time has passed) clubs will sit down at the point where the deal failed most of the time
• If you agree parts of the deals (part one or part two) these are then able to be offered to the other interested clubs as the starting point for negotiations 

 

 

[Luke Hume]

Reviewed so locked