Manchester City risks selling its players at significant discounts amid serious sanctions and the potential relegation from the Premier League.
Former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness believes the transfer value of players could drop by 25-30% relative to their market evaluation.
“I expect the discount to be around 25-30% of what these players would be worth in the market,” Wyness said in a comment to TEAMtalk.
Wages could accelerate player departures
Wyness suggests that the primary reason for a mass exodus of players would not be clauses regarding relegation in the contracts, but rather the high wage burden.
If Manchester City finds itself in the Championship, maintaining their current wage expenditure will become increasingly difficult. This may push the hierarchy to sell several players, even if their contracts don’t automatically trigger exits after relegation.
In such a scenario, potential buyers would have the upper hand in negotiating lower prices. Wyness’s estimate of a 25-30% discount remains a prediction rather than a guaranteed future transfer level.
City may retain financial protection
Despite the potential losses on player sales, the club can partly protect its interests through additional deal conditions.
This includes clauses for percentages on future resale and buy-back options. Such mechanisms could allow Manchester City to secure additional payments in the future or even re-sign certain players if circumstances change.
