The Premier League is set to vote on a proposal that would allow clubs to negotiate settlements over alleged breaches of financial rules, rather than facing independent commissions. The plan, to be discussed at the league's annual meeting next month, aims to speed up the process when clubs are charged with breaking Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR).
Under current PSR rules, clubs cannot lose more than £105m over three years, with the figure reducing by £22m for each season spent outside the top flight. However, PSR is set to be replaced at the start of next season by the Squad Cost Ratio (SCR) and Sustainability and Systemic Resilience (SSR) systems, aligning English clubs with UEFA regulations and the objectives of the new independent regulator.
If voted through, the change would be implemented immediately. This comes after several clubs faced points deductions for PSR breaches, including Everton, Nottingham Forest, and Leicester City, whose penalty contributed to their relegation to League One. Chelsea previously entered a settlement agreement with UEFA over financial breaches.
The most high-profile case remains Manchester City, facing 130 charges for alleged financial rule breaches between 2009 and 2018. The independent panel hearing concluded in 2024, but a verdict is still pending. City denies all charges.
