“Undisclosed” transfer fees?

[William Treseder]

Does anyone know the reason, or reasons, why some transfer fees are kept out of the public domain, whilst others aren’t?

[bigjoe]

Does anyone know the reason, or reasons, why some transfer fees are kept out of the public domain, whilst others aren’t?

always thought it was to keep fans happy. the selling club can suggest they got x, the buying club that they spent y.

[The Bloop]

I might be wrong here but could you find out how much the transfer fee was by studying the clubs accounts when they are eventually released?

[Croesy Blue]

I might be wrong here but could you find out how much the transfer fee was by studying the clubs accounts when they are eventually released?

Most transfers aren’t lump sums and are over a few seasons I think.

[William Treseder]

Reason I asked this question. I was reading a piece on line about Hearts up in Scotland. They just lost Kyle Lafferty to Rangers , but the fee was undisclosed..
Now bare in mind, the Hearts fans donated over £1m to the club a few seasons ago.
Surely they deserve to know the figures. Or do they?

[xsnaggle]

Why should anyone think they have a right to know a company's business?
It's like fans saying player X ix on so many grand a week as if its a fact when in reality the figure was just made up to suit their argument.
Why does it matter what a club pays for a player? They obviously think he is worth it or they wouldn't buy him.