To be fair, they also had 50% to 60% relegation wage decreases in their contracts. So they probably had to put a loan/transfer clause in the player's favour as a compromise.
They've probably saved at least 60m off the wage bill even before the loans. Also, following the relegation, the chances of us recouping any money on some of these players is likely at their lowest, so loaning them gets their wages off the books, and also gives them chance to build up their values again.

The club cannot afford to sell these players below what they paid for them and that is likely what would happen. £120m is a more realistic £80m. Getting the players off the payroll is a god send to the club. Of all the players that have gone which ones would you like to keep?

wober. that's it

Fully agree and would like to hold on to Sinisterra, Adams and Gnonto.
But if we could get 20 million for Gnonto I wouldn`t grumble.
We still need to offload Firpo which is easier said than done.
Another who escapes any criticism is Kinnear who surely must have had a hand in transfers at some point.

I'm really not sure he did. his job is day to day running of the club and msximize income. which he did well

We should be getting more than 20mill for Gnonto, he’s a full international under contract with no release clause and I imagine his wages won’t be that high

Fair enough mate.

I agree he is certainly worth more and would say around 30 million
But if he wants out it`s better to cash in if we can.
Adams as I understand it has a release cause of 20 million and again I think he is worth nearer to 30 mill.

another very impressive half. only disappointment for me is summerville. consistently lost the ball or failed to give it early enough. Great signs though

Bamford hamstring injury though week before season starts is a blow considering we’re short up front. Rutter pulled a muscle too after playing quite well. Thought James did pretty well, his disallowed goal was a belter. Some good signs. Big week in the market though, Smyth saying 9, 10, centre mid, RCB, LB very much needed and would prioritise signings in that order

I missed the game today as on my way to Norwich.
Just shows how we see how individuals play compared to others.
The YEP saying Somerville and Ayling our best 2 players with James not so good.
Biscuit bones injured again I hear.
Maybe put Joseph up front at the weekend if we don`t sign anyone by then?

It seems like CB is the club's next priority though. Nat Phillips and Taylor Harwood-Bellis on the list.
I think Phillips would be cheaper, but Harwood Bellis has the potential to go all the way. That would be a huge signing

Bellis could be a loan I’d imagine. Cracking player. Be happy with either. We lack a goal threat though big time

no idea what the wait is with incimings. getting ridiculous

I’m sure I read an article from Phil Hay about the way the 49ers go about recruiting. Said they don’t like to panic but and rush into signings, like to do plenty of scouting first. I just wonder if that’s what the delay is plus getting grips with FFP. Tbh I can see some sense in that as to not make same mistakes as orta etc. but as you say Tad time is certainly ticking away !