i think you are right because i had attacker with 3 stars in s1 and 2 stars in s2 and he in both seassons score nearly 20 goals but i sell him this seasson becase he go to 1 star.
also when i buy 3 stars players i sell 2/1 stars players so i go just -200k or -300k in a seasson but i replace those money with tv sponsors and tickets but im not sure if i can replace the money i lose with sponsors and tickets or games bonuses in the new seassons.. can u tell me?