No big signings until Raskin goes

There’s a clear, blunt argument here: until Raskin is sold the club won’t be making any sizeable signings. The post runs through Transfermarkt numbers in euros and suggests that, once you factor in expenditure, sales and a recent share issue, the books simply don’t allow for much more activity.

What the numbers say

The breakdown is straightforward. Last summer’s accounts, by the poster’s reckoning, show roughly €29.71m spent against €26.73m recouped, a net spend of about €2.98m. Winter looks heavier on spending — roughly €13.7m out with only about €0.47m back, pushing a larger net outlay. Then comes a share issue of around £16m (about €18.7m) which the poster counts as a stopgap to balance things by season end.

Why Raskin matters

The crucial point is the Raskin transfer figure. If the club gets a fee in the region suggested — the poster uses about £20m/€23.4m — that creates headroom. After the summer spends and the share issue money is included the calculation here gives a remaining net gain of roughly €15.59m. In plain terms, that’s the pot the board would have to work with unless they sell more players.

What this means on the ground

So, expect a cautious market approach. The poster reckons any incoming cash will be spread across three or four signings rather than a single splash. You can see why — the board have to juggle balancing the books, existing commitments and avoiding further dilution unless absolutely necessary. It’s not a sexy explanation, but it’s a plausible one if you accept the Transfermarkt-based maths and the assumption that the Raskin sale is the big lever.

Whether you like that sort of financial prudence or not, it’s a useful breakdown to have on the table. It explains why fans aren’t seeing a sudden spending spree and why the transfer window might feel a bit muted until that one big sale lands.

Written by Sturgeons-Motorhome: 9 August 2026