Three of football's biggest agencies have threatened legal action against the Premier League if it proceeds with introducing a salary cap. The firms—CAA Stellar, CAA Base, and Wasserman—have formally informed league chiefs of their plans should Friday's vote go against them.
The proposed cap, known as 'anchoring', would limit a club's spending to five times the prize money and broadcast revenue received by the bottom-placed team. The measure requires support from 14 of the 20 top-flight clubs to be implemented from next season.
The agencies represent high-profile players including Jack Grealish, Cole Palmer, Eberechi Eze, Curtis Jones and John Stones. They argue the cap would breach competition law. The Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) has also threatened legal action, with chief executive Maheta Molango stating: 'You cannot artificially cap someone’s ability to make a living as this would just not withstand any legal challenge.'
Not all clubs back the plan, with both Manchester clubs among the opposition. They believe the cap—reportedly set at £550 million—would drive top talent to other leagues. Last year, 16 clubs including Arsenal voted in favour in an initial ballot.
The Championship is considering a similar system, which could face its own disagreements. One club executive warned: 'This will kill the status as the best league in the world and all the money that brings. It feels like we are being sleepwalked into disaster.'
