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Premier League set to amend spending rules to give clubs more flexibility for transfers

Clubs may be able to roll over squad cost ratio allowance

Premier League set to amend spending rules to give clubs more flexibility for transfers

TL;DR

  • Premier League intends to amend new Squad Cost Ratio (SCR) spending rules before next season.
  • Current rules restrict spending to 85% of revenue, with penalties for exceeding 115%.
  • An amendment will allow clubs to roll over up to 10% of their allowance into a third year if not fully spent in the previous two.
  • Brighton proposed the amendment, concerned SCR rules would penalize well-run clubs.
  • The Premier League also voted to extend the £30 price cap on away fan tickets until the end of the 2027-28 season.