With its latest release, the Football Manager series doesn't exactly revolutionize football management simulations, but it does offer a handful of revitalized mechanics and familiar ideas for would-be strategists to take advantage of. It is a place to experiment with new ideas and tactics in order to lead a club to outstanding success.

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Football Manager 2024 players must consider not only the capital available to a club but also their goals - managers can take control of a lowly club and raise it to an incredible standard or simply work with their personal favorites. In every case, money is an important factor in these decisions, and a club with large amounts of money from the very first transfer window is more important than well-known names that might be richer but not have as much disposable cash.

10 West Ham United

Transfer Budget: £28 Million

The historic English club comfortably has one of the ten highest transfer budgets in Football Manager, a key opportunity for those looking to build upon the team's first European Trophy win. With some good player purchases enabled by the £28 million, West Ham United easily has the potential to compete in the first few seasons with success.

Using the money gained from the sale of Declan Rice, West Ham is hoping to make the transition from good to great, and with the £28 million transfer budget, a tactile gamer will have a leg-up from the rest of the competition.

9 AS Monaco

Transfer Budget: £30 Million

Like West Ham, Monaco is a strong starting club that can easily become a top pick if uplifted with several new additions to the roster. By itself, the hugely successful French Football club can do with some careful attention if players want to take AS Monaco through the first few seasons victoriously.

French football is dominated by PSG, so AS Monaco offers gamers the opportunity to test their mettle and see if they can be the ones to build a team that can consistently compete with them at the top of the table.

8 PSG

Transfer Budget: £30 Million

Paris Saint-Germain's high transfer budget remains secure for another year, despite losing Messi and Neymar. The purchasing of this club by Qatar Sports Investments still allows the club to have a sizeable amount of money to spend, although where exactly it should go is no longer as clear as it once was.

With its plethora of riches, PSG now has the task of surrounding Mbappe with a supporting cast that can help him lift the one trophy they can’t seem to win: The Champions League. For players who see themselves up to the task, PSG is still a top pick.

7 Ajax Amsterdam

Transfer Budget: £35 Million

Ajax's long history of success means that the club is a true title contender from the very first season, with success made easier thanks to the high transfer budget that begins to rival the other top-competing clubs.

Historically the best team in Holland, Ajax's recent performance has led to the biggest shock of the year as they languish in last place. Players should save them from this tragic fate by making savvy signings and return them to where they should be: at the top of the table.

6 Brentford F.C.

Transfer Budget: £35 Million

Brentford F.C. might not be one of the bigger names in the league, but their transfer budget gives players enough freedom to turn this club into a top-performing powerhouse. Brentford F.C. might need some serious work to cook up a good team, but with good set-ups alongside the good money, they will be able to move up the league quickly.

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Built on smaller additions than many other clubs, the first goal for players has to be getting to Champions League Football. Whilst they may have money now, in future seasons, players will find themselves struggling to compete with the larger clubs unless European Football is secured consistently. Brentford is a club where players will likely have to sell to buy and test the truly dedicated team builder to the limit.

5 SSC Napoli

Transfer Budget: £35 Million

SSC Napoli is another strong choice for players in Football Manager 2024, having conquered the Italian league and now seeking greater heights. With the goal of becoming Champions League winners, players should aim to build a team that will complement this.

The transfer budget should allow gamers to manage a powerhouse team capable of competing in several competitions for years to come. Napoli is a choice for players looking to quickly rise up the table or simply to manage a football legend from the comfort of their home.

4 RC Celta De Vigo

Transfer Budget: £40 Million

This Spanish football club might not be the top choice for players looking to get a quick and easy promotion, but with one of the highest transfer budgets in the game, RC Celta de Vigo should not be disregarded simply because of the work that would have to go into making them victors.

A true underdog challenger, Celta Vigo does not aspire for titles, as it must face the realities of relegation more likely than not at the start of a save. With its budget and a player's skill, the satisfaction of eventually beating Real Madrid and Barcelona F.C. to the La Liga title will be beyond compare.

3 Manchester City F.C.

Transfer Budget: £42 Million

Returning powerhouse Manchester City continues to have one of the top transfer budgets in Football Manager 2024, with a high total of £42 million. It's a safe pick for beginners looking to easily build a strong team that can win titles.

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Let’s face it, City has achieved almost everything there is to. Now Champions League winners, a player's only job is to keep the good times rolling, but that's easier said than done. With expectations sky-high, anything less than perfection could see the manager's job at risk. It's a good thing there's no shortage of cash to help achieve greatness.

2 Liverpool F.C.

Transfer Budget: £75 Million

Another returning titan, Liverpool's wise investment strategies and selective additions make them one of the best beginner clubs to manage, but it's worth noting that even a moment of relaxation can cause the club to slip if not attended to carefully.

Liverpool are coming out the other side of their rebuild and are showing signs of the team they once were. However, with Salah, Van Dijk, and Allison all reaching the end of their careers, the team needs to be revitalized to become the world contender it once was whilst managing the transition away from a reliance on its three key stars.

1 Brighton & Hove Albion

Transfer Budget: £81 Million

Having developed a reputation as the greatest seeker of talent in football, Brighton has turned its perfect purchases into enormous earnings. Now, equipped with this money, it’s the player's job to take Brighton to the next level.

Brighton & Hove Albion have a notable past of risky and rewarding transfers that have ultimately paid off in the most recent Football Manager game and make them a solid choice for players looking to have vast amounts of potential stars at their disposal. Players should be careful, however, as they might find their coffers emptying fast if sales and cash flows dry up.