Thanks Beez. That chart of player trades (blue arrows) is brilliant. The sell on clause, for the odd Solanke-type, may bring in future income too.
What is incredibly impressive is this list of players:
- Kelleher
- Bradley
- Gomez
- Trent
- Quansah
- Nyoni
- Jones
- Elliott
- Morton
- Doak
The list is of first team players. Morton and Nyoni are on the fringe. I assume Doak will be next in the first team of those out on loan. Then we have McConnell, Danns, etc. All represent future sales potential, which is another interesting metric considering the sales we achieved for Solanke, Sepp, etc. As much as the big player trades underpin the big numbers its that investment in young talent, where we're a top-top side, that sets us apart.
It has been a remarkable success despite Trent likely leaving for free. But what we've got out of him has been the equivalent of signing an elite talent for say £30m in 2017 and paying a top wage for the past eight seasons. What an incredible player, and saving, he has been for Liverpool.
There's also the market value analysis of loan players. Assuming you start with a player from our academy who cost a small amount and then after a few seasons goes out on loan, they may return with an increased market value. So there's a tangible asset appreciation. For example, Ben Doak may have been worth £10-15m before his loan but when he returns he might be in the £25-30m bracket. So there's a metric around our loan strategy feeding not just player trading but covering inflationary costs in wages too.
Thanks Beez. That chart of player trades (blue arrows) is brilliant. The sell on clause, for the odd Solanke-type, may bring in future income too.
What is incredibly impressive is this list of players:
- Kelleher
- Bradley
- Gomez
- Trent
- Quansah
- Nyoni
- Jones
- Elliott
- Morton
- Doak
The list is of first team players. Morton and Nyoni are on the fringe. I assume Doak will be next in the first team of those out on loan. Then we have McConnell, Danns, etc. All represent future sales potential, which is another interesting metric considering the sales we achieved for Solanke, Sepp, etc. As much as the big player trades underpin the big numbers its that investment in young talent, where we're a top-top side, that sets us apart.
It has been a remarkable success despite Trent likely leaving for free. But what we've got out of him has been the equivalent of signing an elite talent for say £30m in 2017 and paying a top wage for the past eight seasons. What an incredible player, and saving, he has been for Liverpool.
Thanks, glad you like the chart. I didn't even think of sell-on income either, which could add a bit to the club coffers!
There's also the market value analysis of loan players. Assuming you start with a player from our academy who cost a small amount and then after a few seasons goes out on loan, they may return with an increased market value. So there's a tangible asset appreciation. For example, Ben Doak may have been worth £10-15m before his loan but when he returns he might be in the £25-30m bracket. So there's a metric around our loan strategy feeding not just player trading but covering inflationary costs in wages too.