The Premier League is poised to vote on Friday on a set of new sponsorship rules that could have far-reaching implications for clubs, particularly Manchester City.
The proposed changes, designed to bolster financial transparency and fairness, have ignited a fresh dispute between City and the league.
Manchester City has expressed concerns about the potential ramifications of the new rules, particularly given their recent legal battle with the Premier League over similar regulations.
The club argues that hasty implementation could lead to further legal challenges and undermine the spirit of fair play.
Despite City’s opposition, Premier League officials remain confident in the legality of the proposed changes.
Following extensive consultations with clubs, they believe that a majority will support the amendments.
The new rules aim to tighten regulations on financial dealings between clubs and their associated parties, such as sponsors and owners.
The rules will als introduce stricter criteria for determining the Fair Market Value of commercial deals, ensuring that they are not artificially inflated.
The proposed changes will require clubs to disclose the interest rates on shareholder loans, preventing potential financial manipulation.
While Manchester City has secured the support of clubs like Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest, the majority of Premier League clubs are expected to back the league’s proposal.
Wolves, Everton, and other top-tier clubs are likely to vote in favor of the new rules.
