Premier League clubs split over salary cap vote ahead of financial regulations meeting

ByEnigma 808

Premier League clubs are divided over whether to introduce a new ‘salary cap’ before next month’s vote on financial rules. The ‘top-to-bottom anchoring’ (TBA) model would limit club spending to five times the bottom club’s income from broadcasting and prize money. This would cap spending, regardless of a club’s own earnings.

The Premier League is testing both TBA and a ‘squad cost ratio’ (SCR), which lets clubs spend a percentage of their total revenue on squad costs. A vote on November 21 will decide if either model replaces the current rules. Some clubs support TBA to ensure fairness, while others worry it could disadvantage top teams compared to European rivals.

Manchester United, Manchester City, and Aston Villa previously opposed TBA, arguing it could harm their competitiveness. Concerns have grown due to extra money from European tournaments. Some clubs fear points deductions for breaking TBA rules, similar to those given to Everton and Nottingham Forest for breaching current regulations.

The Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) has raised legal concerns about the impact of TBA on player contracts. The PFA is still opposed to the model and may consider legal action.

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