Transfers | Football Manager 2020 Football Manager 2020 guide, tips

Last update: 15 November 2019

Transfers are a very important feature of Football Manager 2020. Finding the right players in the transfer market is not that easy but it pays off so it is worth spending some free time on that activity. Remember that a good contract will not be a strain on the club's budget, which will lead to management being happy with your decision. This chapter is dedicated to transfers - negotiations, buying, selling, and lending players.

• How to negotiate contracts in FM 20?
• How to buy players in FM 20?
• How to sell players in FM 20?
• How to rent a player in FM 20?

How to negotiate contracts in FM 20?

When negotiating contracts in Football Manager 2020, remember about this simple rule - never agree to the first offer. Every good agent tries to get as much as possible for their client that the first offers they submit are very expensive, while you have a limited budget which you can't undermine. You can follow up the first offer with a counter-offer, but remember that this is the moment when player makes a decision whether to join your club or not. Try to offer reasonable prices and conditions, as not to scare off a player who may be a valuable acquisition for Your team.

How to buy players in FM 20?

The first step when trying to buy a new player is offering the satisfactory buy price. If you reach an agreement with the club and negotiations are successful, you will be able to continue contract negotiations. When suggesting the buyout price, uncheck the provision that says you'll need to give away a portion of the profits from the next sale of this player. This will allow you to save a certain amount of money in the future.

How to sell players in FM 20?

Always make sure that there aren't any unneeded players which you can sell and bring new players in their place. When you decide to sell a player, make sure to do everything in order to make money on the transaction. Place the player on the transfer list and wait for someone to be interested in them. You can also choose the option in which the player will be offered to clubs, and the information about his sale will reach the potential buyers.

How to rent a player in FM 20?

If you run a small club and do not have a large budget, it is worth considering the possibility of renting players. Many solid footballers can be rented for relatively low money and some of them you can get without any fee. If you want to improve the efficiency of your team, and you do not have a lot of money, renting players will be the best method to achieve this goal. The loan footballer will remain at the club for a period of time - in case of certain provisions, he may be brought back instantly. If you have a large squad and your team contains promising talent, consider renting them to another club so they gain experience. With this procedure, you will save some money on their salaries, and in the future you will get good footballers.