The pressure on chief executives to make strategic decisions about player acquisitions and sales is intense. Behind the scenes, negotiation, bluffing, and compromise are playing out as they navigate the complexities of the transfer market.

The focus is on selling Raheem and other players, with Raheem being the highest profile. However, this plan has not aligned with the football ambitions, and instead, Toney stands to benefit financially from the situation.

Despite being left out of Brentford’s opener against Palace, a significant offer from Saudi side Al-Ahli was rejected, indicating his potential to earn £20m per year with a move. Newcastle’s negotiating skills are being tested, and they have raised their offer significantly without success, while Palace is capitalizing on the situation.

A deal is expected to eventually go through, with potential complications dependent on Liverpool’s pricing. Meanwhile, Manchester United has invested heavily in new signings and may need to balance their books, potentially leading to the sale of Trippier.

This decision poses a dilemma for boss Eddie Howe, as Trippier is a key player for United but may be tempted by offers elsewhere. Finally, the community members are offered special promotions and can choose to opt out at any time.