In the higher levels people are more savvy to the name change trick, but if he is a name I like I will look at him anyway. I got a Marco Reus on one of my teams that way.

But mostly it is harder to sell the older players. I have the hardest time unloading MC's and GK's, 5 star is harder because he isn't an upgrade for many who see him. Dual roles almost always sell, also if they have an SA. But regular guys, just train them and add points and keep trying! So late in the season a bargain hunter may want him, but the first couple days of the Season are the best since everyone is looking at that time.