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Originally Posted by Antithesis
Well, if this is the "Noob OK" thread, then I am wondering if someone could clarify my understanding of the transfer process. How does that work?
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From the end of the season until 31 August and again for a short period in January, clubs can buy or sell players to other clubs for a fee. Think of it as a sort of trading deadline, but unlike in hockey, you traditionally 'trade' (buy or sell) players for cash.
If a player is out of contract at the end of a season he can move anywhere he wants to and his previous club will not get any compensation. The most recent big transfer of this type was Joe Cole leaving Chelsea for Liverpool. If a player is under contract and is to be sold, the selling team usually has a price in mind of what they think the player is worth and it is up to the buying club to come up with the cash. The player then has to agree to personal terms (wages) and pass a medical.
Clubs have until late August to set their squads for the upcoming season and after that can only bring in or sell players during the January transfer window.
Hope that helps.