Manchester City, Manchester United and other Premier League clubs could soon have different spending rules to abide by amid concern over Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations.
Currently, the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) mean no club can lose more than £105m over the course of three seasons, or £35m per season on a rolling basis. These regulations have seen both of the Manchester clubs treading a fine line to stay on the right side of the law.
Last year, City were posed with 115 alleged charges in relation to their spending between 2009 and 2018. While the investigation is ongoing, the Blues have announced their full denial of the Premier League's allegations.
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Meanwhile, it is no secret United are being hamstrung by FFP at present. MEN Sport understands the Reds are unwilling to make any big money moves in the January transfer window without significant sales.
According to The Times, the measuring stick for what the Premier League clubs need to adhere to could change before the start of next season. It is claimed the top flight could introduce rules in line with UEFA's financial regulations for clubs.
Currently, European football's governing body limits clubs' spending on wages, transfers and agents' fees to 70 per cent of their revenue. Clubs taking part in the Champions League or Europa League are permitted losses €60m (£49.96m) over a three-year period.
This news will come as little comfort to Everton and Nottingham Forest who have been charged today by the Premier League with breaches of PSR. For the Toffees, this is their second charge of the campaign after being
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