I also have to say that I think this wall that seems to have been thrown up to stop clubs (in England at least) from buying newgens is odd.
I get you might want to raise the threshold as to which youth players would accept. For example it’s unlikely that a Bayern, PSG, Barca, Madrid, Dortmund etc Newgens at that age would leave to come to a PL club (even if can’t leave for 2 seasons officially.
I’d even say you could argue that some youth would prioritise a quicker route to first team football.
I’m playing as Man Utd and like many have described i can’t sign a single Newgen. They won’t even talk to me. So for example I could understand it if they requested lots of money or a promise of first team football when they sign but they don’t even do that and I think that’s where this goes too far.
I found one talent playing for Toulouse. He didn’t want to negotiate at all. At the very least a better reason should be given.
Found another newgen playing for Derby County. Not interested either.
I think both extremes (none want to sign & buying 15-20 newgens a season) are unrealistic.
Won’t lie making it this hard to sign Newgens, does take the gloss off the fun a bit.
Mhabe it’s because I’m United and it’s some weird Brexit nonsense but i find it hard to believe if United came knocking at 90% of clubs in the game for their best uncontracted youngsters, these kids wouldn’t at least let you offer them a contract / vision for their development.
It might also play into character type, but I’ve now tried over 50 newgens over last 2 months (game time) and zero are interested.
To me it does feel like a bug, but if I’m missing something, please help me understand.