My understanding (which is limited to be fair) is that the idea was that clubs were having to upset the team balance and cohesion with players joining after the season had started. So now, English clubs can't bring anyone IN once the season kicks off.
Other leagues around Europe have discussed the same thing, but with a number of them starting later anyway, there isn;t quite the same disruption.
Now, what I don't understand is when whoever it was stood up at the meeting and suggested it, did noone say "But you can sort your transfer business out before season starts if you want to" which makes the whole thing feel like EPL clubs have shot themselves in the foot somewhat.
Coupled with the fact that the transfer market is vastly different now than it was 10-15-20 years ago, deals are taking much longer to complete. Partly that is simply due to perception, information is spread wider and faster than it used to be so we hear about possible deals much earlier in the process than we used to, and we hear about MORE potential deals than we used to - the old column inches and printing deadlines don't apply today.
Given the involvement of agents now, talks start earlier, negotiations take longer because there is, simply put, more to negotiate now than there used to be. Clubs could agree the fee, talk to the player, agree wage and bonuses and sign here please.
Now, it's image rights, sponsorship, shirt numbers, which seat in the dressing room and which bathroom I get to use - oh and the half-time snack should be Blobby Granola Bars, at least three pre game and my underwear made by Marks and Spencer. I don;t honestly think there will ever be a 'quick deal' thats done and dusted within a week any more - there'll just be deals that were kept secret for longer.
Other leagues around Europe have discussed the same thing, but with a number of them starting later anyway, there isn;t quite the same disruption.
Now, what I don't understand is when whoever it was stood up at the meeting and suggested it, did noone say "But you can sort your transfer business out before season starts if you want to" which makes the whole thing feel like EPL clubs have shot themselves in the foot somewhat.
Coupled with the fact that the transfer market is vastly different now than it was 10-15-20 years ago, deals are taking much longer to complete. Partly that is simply due to perception, information is spread wider and faster than it used to be so we hear about possible deals much earlier in the process than we used to, and we hear about MORE potential deals than we used to - the old column inches and printing deadlines don't apply today.
Given the involvement of agents now, talks start earlier, negotiations take longer because there is, simply put, more to negotiate now than there used to be. Clubs could agree the fee, talk to the player, agree wage and bonuses and sign here please.
Now, it's image rights, sponsorship, shirt numbers, which seat in the dressing room and which bathroom I get to use - oh and the half-time snack should be Blobby Granola Bars, at least three pre game and my underwear made by Marks and Spencer. I don;t honestly think there will ever be a 'quick deal' thats done and dusted within a week any more - there'll just be deals that were kept secret for longer.
