"It ignores the cold, hard facts of the two key criteria here in elite footballer recruitment. One: salary. Two: age and profile. And there are a tiny, tiny number of mega star footballers who have moved for large transfer fees in their mid 30s."
"There's been a change of emphasis. The era where they've been buying players over 30 for big transfer fees, bailing out a number of clubs in Europe, particularly Premier League clubs from FFP dilemmas by buying 30, 31, 32-year-old players for £20 million. It's been obvious to me for some time that that era is behind."
Salah's imminent departure from Liverpool will not yield a transfer fee, as he has only one year left on his contract. Former managing director Christian Purslow explains that elite football recruitment focuses on salary and age. Few players over 30 command large transfer fees. The energy crisis in the Gulf is influencing transfer strategies, leading to a shift away from acquiring older players for significant sums. Salah's age, high salary, and declining quality contribute to clubs' reluctance to pursue a costly transfer.
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