In light of Lewis Travis' salary claim, Derby County is predicted to get a "£30 million" compensation. Blackburn Rovers is once again at it.

 

In recent weeks, the Championship has been dominated by the story of Derby County and Lewis Travis. 

 Before the summer transfer window closes, the 27-year-old wants to join the Rams from Blackburn Rovers. He did not play in last weekend's 2-1 loss to Birmingham City at home.

Rovers are sticking with their appraisal of their club captain, and Derby has previously had a proposal for the midfield player rejected.

 However, the Rams have made Travis an offer, and EFL Analysis has examined the financial circumstances behind this story.

A financial expert comments on the story of Lewis Travis and Derby County.

 Derby is still working to add players to its roster. There is an urgent need for a right-back, thus a third bid has been made for Max Johnston.

However, Travis appears to be the person John Eustace is most interested in, and our finance specialist, Adam Williams, has discussed the financial aspects of a trade exclusively with EFL Analysis. 

 "Blackburn's wage bill has been around £25 million for the past five years," he stated. Although the 2024–25 accounts have not yet been seen, it appears that this is the policy.

That amounts to about 120 percent of turnover. Even though there are many clubs that are worse, that is obviously not fantastic.

 Rather than players and coaches, administrative workers and other employees likely make up roughly 75% of that £25 million. National Insurance, etc., accounts for an additional 15% of that. 

 "Travis should be paid at the top of their pay scale, but he hasn't signed a new contract in three years. I therefore estimate that he makes about £10k a week. I don't think it will be too far out, but there will be some leeway.

"Derby spent £22 million on wages in 2023–24, but that was obviously a League One campaign. In the Championship, you will receive an additional £8 million in television revenue. And most likely, all of that will be used to pay players more, with some also going towards transfers.

"I estimate that their pay this season will be approximately £30 million, which is likely in the top half by Championship standards. They may easily accept a rise in their pay structure because their revenue will also surpass Blackburn's.

 "It really depends on what constitutes 'life-changing' money. Travis would receive more than £1 million annually if he were offered, say, £20,000 each week. Yes, you pay 45% of that in taxes, but in my opinion, receiving twice as much money is still transformative. 

 He has played in almost 250 championship games. Ipswich, who had excellent coaching at the time and were vying for promotion, recognised something in him. 

 He is an extremely skilled player. He might even be able to defend a little over £20,000, in my opinion.

"Blackburn has a salary structure, and they will have their reasons if they are unwilling to go above and beyond that.

 Once more, though, you must consider the owners' actions.

 When the losses aren't offset by a major player sale, they're losing £20 million year, and without further investment, it will remain a money pit. What do they stand to gain? It's strange.

The Blackburn Rovers have found themselves in a difficult situation. For the time being, Travis is still a Blackburn player, which will greatly aggravate Derby. 

 The midfield player is unlikely to sign a new contract at Ewood Park this season, though, and is likely to leave for nothing next summer.

 Tyrhys Dolan, Andreas Weimann, and Danny Batth are among the important players Rovers lost this summer; the latter two joined the Rams.

The club's desire must be questioned given that the captain is searching elsewhere, and if Blackburn's dismal start persists, resentment at Ewood Park will only increase.

 Travis is a player who would provide more balance to the midfield at Pride Park, thus Derby will be looking to finalise this deal in the next few days.

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