I don’t think this is a bug per se, which is why I am posting here.
at end of season and following successful campaign, board adjust transfer funds based on, for example Continental cup qualification, and review of vision. However, reputation of club doesn’t seem to adjust until the start of the following season (I understand why for processing etc).
however, the transfer window will open some months before, and in my experience many players aren’t interested in signing / negotiating until the start of new season when the reputation has been improved and participation i