‘Going to get further punishment’ – Expert reviews Aston Villa transfer plans
Aston Villa will need to sell before bringing players in this summer but UEFA’s sanctions are complicating their plans. That is according to football finance…
Dr Dan Plumley
Dr Dan Plumley is a senior lecturer and researcher at Sheffield Hallam University who joined Football Insider in 2022. He's a Chartered Global Management Accountant and spends his time researching football finance for our website. He's also a member The Football Collective, who are dubbed as the 'academic voice of football'.
Articles by Dr Dan Plumley
‘Door is closed’ – Newcastle star Alexander Isak’s transfer to Liverpool is off
Alexander Isak will not join Liverpool this summer but that does not guarantee he will remain at Newcastle. That is according to football finance expert…
‘We’re getting close’ – Sheffield Wednesday at ‘critical point’ for more exits
Sheffield Wednesday are spiralling downwards and the club are facing the possibility of more players walking away from the club at the end of July.…
‘Not just financial reasons’ – Man United want Sancho out says finance expert
Man United are “highly likely” to bring in more players this summer regardless of whether they can sell the outcasts of their squad. That is…
‘UEFA take a pretty dim view’ – Arsenal may consider sale of women’s team
Arsenal’s women’s team may be skyrocketing in value but UEFA will not be happy if the Gunners emulate their rivals Chelsea and Aston Villa. That…
Crystal Palace ‘will struggle’ – CAS set to side with UEFA after appeal
Crystal Palace will struggle to win their case against UEFA in the Court of Sports Arbitration. That is the view of football finance expert Dan…
‘Newcastle could sell Alexander Isak to PSG for reduced fee’ – finance expert
Newcastle do not want to sell Alexander Isak to Liverpool and would rather the striker join PSG. That is according to football finance expert Dan…
‘We know they don’t allow’ – Chelsea and Aston Villa warned of UEFA threat after record fines
UEFA have made their stance clear on Chelsea and Aston Villa’s transfer business after handing both teams fines for failing their financial regulations earlier this…
Tottenham Exclusive: Finance expert breaks down transfer budget after Zabarnyi bid
Tottenham have got to invest in their squad this summer after qualifying for the Champions League. That is the view of football finance expert Dan…
Exclusive: Man United forced into ‘halfway house’ after Rashford’s Barcelona move
Man United are in an awkward position with Marcus Rashford’s temporary move to Barcelona. That is the view of football finance expert Dan Plumley, who…
Marco Silva: ‘Is it time for me to move on from Fulham?’
Marco Silva rejected advances from Tottenham, Al-Hilal, and Juventus this summer but the Fulham boss may be regretting that decision. That is according to football…
‘There are two big developments’ – Tottenham well placed to agree £200m signings
Tottenham’s transfer spending this summer has been dictated by a £150million windfall of prize money. That is according to football finance expert Dan Plumley, who…
Exclusive: Mbeumo delay impacts Man United PSR plan – ‘Important caveat’
Man United’s PSR and transfer plans will have been impacted by the delay in completing Bryan Mbeumo’s transfer from Brentford. That is according to football…
Exclusive: Aston Villa make ‘obvious choice’ on Jacob Ramsey under cosh from UEFA
Aston Villa will make the “obvious choice” on Jacob Ramsey’s future as the club faces the prospect of a barren transfer window. That is the…
Exclusive: Bournemouth abandon push for Europe amid Huijsen, Kerkez, Zabarnyi exits
Bournemouth are paying the price this summer for trying to qualify for European football last season. That is the view of football finance expert Dan…
Exclusive: ‘Arsenal decide to make big splash, spend £200m – they can afford it’
Arsenal have decided they are “really pushing the envelope” with their summer transfer business and will spend accordingly. That is the view of football finance…
Why £150m Nottingham Forest windfall explains £80m loan move
Nottingham Forest’s decision to take out an £80million loan has an element of risk attached to it – but an imminent £150million windfall explains their…
Exclusive: Nottingham Forest to refuse to do business with Tottenham for Gibbs-White
Nottingham Forest “won’t want to do business” with Tottenham after the meltdown that took place after Morgan Gibbs-White’s release clause was triggered. That is according…
Exclusive: Michelle Agyemang, world-record transfer boosts Arsenal value to investors
Michelle Agyemang’s stunning performances at the European Championships will give Arsenal a boost in valuation to potential investors. That is according to football finance expert…
Exclusive: Man United big-money deals finished after £71m Mbeumo spend
Man United’s lavish spending this summer may be curtailed despite Ruben Amorim’s squad needing more work done on it. That is according to football finance…