How the Transfer Market Works - Auctions and Offers

The Transfer Market

The transfer market is where managers buy and sell players. All transfers use an auction system for fairness and transparency.

How Auctions Work

1. A manager lists a player for sale with a starting price and optional reserve price
2. Other managers can place bids during the auction window
3. The highest bidder when the auction ends wins the player
4. Anti-snipe protection extends the auction if a bid is placed in the final minutes

Making a Bid

• Browse available players on the Transfers page
• Click on a player to see their details and current auction status
• Enter your bid amount (must exceed the current highest bid)
• Your funds are held in escrow while the bid is active
• If outbid, your funds are returned immediately

Direct Offers

You can also make direct offers to clubs for their players. The receiving manager can accept, reject, or counter-offer.

• There's a daily offer limit to prevent spam
• Offers expire after a set period if not responded to
• Both parties see the player's current valuation for reference

Counter Offers

When you receive a transfer offer you're not happy with, you can counter with your own price instead of simply rejecting:

• Click Counter on any incoming offer to propose a different amount
• Your counter must be higher than the original offer and within a reasonable range of the player's valuation
• The offering manager is notified and can accept your counter, reject it, or walk away
• Counter offers keep the negotiation alive without losing the interested buyer
• Only human managers can counter — AI managers accept or reject automatically

Transfer Tips

• Don't overpay - check the player's valuation before bidding
• Look for undervalued players from unmanaged or struggling clubs
• Consider wages before buying - high-wage players strain your budget
• Sell players you don't need to fund improvements elsewhere