Aston Villa’s ongoing profit and sustainability issues are no secret. After missing out on Champions League qualification, the club faces a reported £50 million shortfall. In summary, Villa need to sell Martínez, Ramsey, or Kamara to balance the books and comply with regulations. These sales would fund squad reinvestment, helping Emery build a competitive and sustainable team, capable of challenging higher up the table in the seasons to come.
00:00Aston Villa's ongoing profit and sustainability issues are no secret.
00:06After missing out on Champions League qualification, the club faces a reported £50m shortfall.
00:13UEFA's new squad cost rule limiting wages and transfer fees to 70% of revenue adds pressure.
00:21Villa's wage to turnover ratio is estimated at near 90%, meaning significant salary cuts are needed to avoid fines or points deductions.
00:31So who should Villa sell this summer?
00:33First up is Emilio Martinez.
00:35The World Cup winning goalkeeper has attracted interest from Manchester United and Saudi clubs.
00:41Selling Martinez would free up a large portion of Villa's wage bill.
00:45He's the highest earner and brings in a sustainable transfer fee.
00:50While Villa would need to find a reliable replacement, options like Lille's Lucas Chevalier could fit the bill.
00:58Next up is Jake and Ramsey, a homegrown talent with a strong market value.
01:03While floating Ramsey would provide pure profit, crucial under Premier League profit and sustainability rules, financial realities might force a rethink.
01:13Though manager Unai Emre insists Ramsey isn't for sale, financial realities might force a rethink.
01:20Bubakar Kamara is another candidate with two years left on his contract and interests from Europe and Saudi Arabia.
01:29Villa could secure a solid fee.
01:31Kamara's wage is among the highest at Villa and they have midfield depth with players like Onana and Tielemans.
01:37On the other hand, Morgan Rodgers and Oli Watkins are likely staying.
01:43Rodgers on a modest wage is a key part of Emre's plans and Watkins remains Villa's top scorer.
01:50Despite interest, the club aims to keep him for their attacking strength.
01:53In summary, Villa need to sell Martinez, Ramsey or Kamara to balance the books and comply with regulations.
02:02These sales would fund squad reinvestment, helping Emre build a competitive and sustainable team capable of challenging higher up the table in the seasons to come.
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