On (1), we are operating in different markets

when selling we can afford to take the long term view and take slightly higher fees for longer payment periods

We are buying from clubs who will need the cash more urgently.

It's also easier to stagger payments when you're spending £11m on a player than when you're only spending £1-2m

All comes down to what commercial leverage the respective parties have

Posted By: CWC, Jun 16, 09:43:10