Don't miss a thing by getting the latest from the Manchester Evening News sent direct to your inbox On the face of it, this summer’s transfer window looks like it will be a quiet one.
The financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has affected every level of football, right across the globe. Fans have been forced to watch their side from home for a year, meaning vital matchday revenue is a thing of the past.
Coronavirus has taken a heavy toll on clubs towards the bottom of the football pyramid. Businesses became unviable overnight.
Some have been pushed to the brink. Many are utterly dependent on bailout money. The picture is obviously less severe at the top of the pyramid, where hefty broadcast deals and commercial revenue remain in place