Wardy
NSC's Benefits Guru
I think the 'premium' is a direct result of the media coverage these days. Any good British player will be well known by fans. Even if they are playing in the Championship it is likely that they will have made the news in some way. The result of this is a) more clubs are aware and want them, leading to a bidding battle, b) the player and their agent have ideas they are better than they are and as such want higher wages c) the selling club want some money back not only on their investment but also in order to go out and replace them.
When you look at the players we have signed so far this season, unless you follow a lot of European football, the chances are you will not know who they are. Even if you have heard of them you may not know that much about them. This means that they are not in a position to demand the same level of wages as players who are well known are.
Whatever the reasons, the fact is that £15m buys a lot more from a Belgium league then it does in the Premier League. Yes the Premier League player can say to be proven playing in the division, but that does not mean they are a better player.
When you look at the players we have signed so far this season, unless you follow a lot of European football, the chances are you will not know who they are. Even if you have heard of them you may not know that much about them. This means that they are not in a position to demand the same level of wages as players who are well known are.
Whatever the reasons, the fact is that £15m buys a lot more from a Belgium league then it does in the Premier League. Yes the Premier League player can say to be proven playing in the division, but that does not mean they are a better player.