That isnt the only way the game is getting greedy , maybe a little too greedy. The amount of blues needed now is mad , my team is undefeated so far in League and Cups , train regularly , keep the players fit and healthy , give win bonuses and yet even after winning matches by 6 or 7 goals I need to replenish morale on a lot of players.
Match scheduling has become an embarrassment with matches scheduled between legs of Asso games both yesterday and today as well as sometimes 3 matches in 1 day then nothing the next. The cost in greens just to keep players on the field has become enormous and really eats into training for advancement. I dont see many 18 year olds on the auction any more , there are some but a lot less than previous seasons and as for scouted players etc , who can afford them as the OP said and I agree.