Every EPL club affected by new transfer proposal with Man Utd set to join
Fourteen Premier League clubs could theoretically be affected by a proposed new rule that would block teams from signing players on loan from associated clubs - including Manchester United if Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s £1.3bn purchase of a 25 per cent stake is completed. Everton would also be impacted should their potential takeover by 777 Partners be completed.
Clubs are set to vote on banning loan moves in the Premier League's next board meeting and 14 teams will need to be in favour. It comes after Newcastle United were linked with loaning Ruben Neves from Al-Hilal, who are owned by Saudi’s Public Investment Fund - though it has been suggested that the idea comes with a wider view and is not specific to the potential of the Portugal international returning to England.
As it stands there is nothing to stop such a deal being completed for Neves, who left Wolves for Saudi in a £47m deal during the off-season. And Toon director of football Dan Ashworth recently said: "The current rules and regulations say there is nothing to stop it. Currently. There is a potential that the various different organisations will look at things across related parties and what you can do to acquire players at a fair market value."
While neither Everton nor United have current conflicts, that is subject to change by January, meaning Brentford, Burnley, Fulham, Liverpool, Luton and Tottenham are the only certain exceptions. However, several clubs affiliated with others are unlikely to be doing any deals.
Arsenal Stan Kroenke also owns MLS side Colorado Rapids.
Aston Villa Owners V Sports has a large stake in Portugal’s Vitoria and partnerships with Egyptian side ZED and Vissel Kobe of Japan.
Bournemouth American billionaire Bill Foley purchased a stake in
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