Can it be better??

[Guybrush]

Thinking about transfers and how it can possibly be improved for the good of the game, players and clubs!

My ramblings, likely a load of b0110cks 😆

Transfer window opens and it is the usual free for all

But

A 30 man (over 21) squad to be named for all competitions

Teams to name a provisional 25 man league squad 1 week before the start of the season

If selected in league squad player can not move clubs

If not selected
Eligible for a transfer

Eligible for a loan move
Under 25s (no fee involved)
Over 25s (fee at club discretion)
Under 21s remain under contract but can move on loan to another league at any stage of the season

If not selected in league squad for 2 consecutive seasons
Over 25s other clubs can sign player by buying out the remainder of their contract (value of basic wage)

I?m sure Chelsea would find a way to ruin it for everyone but

This protects the players and the clubs

Clubs
Know their squad before season starts.

Stops inflated prices for players with no chance of playing for their current club.

Players suck it up for a season and play for their move rather than sulk for it.

Should mean clubs think sensibly about transfers. Not bloating their squad.

Clubs know the availability of players not registered

Players
Allows development of younger players
Under 21s can go get game time anytime. Moving around if a club needs to cover an injury

Under 25s can go out on a free loan ensuring they do not stagnate (attitude permitting)

Stops teams essentially stockpiling players and treating them as commodities rather than professionals

Means if a club buys a player and ?bombs? them out of the squad, said player has an opportunity to move rather than have their career cut short by a club asking way over the odds.

[Zippity]

I like it, especially the bit about not being able to sell/buy over-21s once the squad has been selected and the freer movement of younger players.

You're right that Chelsea would find a way round it, mind.