Source: REUTERS/Carl Recine
[Saba Sports News] Aston Villa is mulling over legal action against the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules, as reported by British media outlets. Similar to Manchester United, Aston Villa is among the Premier League clubs striving to manage costs to comply with the league’s financial rules, which stipulate that clubs cannot lose more than £105m over a three-year period. However, Aston Villa’s proposal to raise the permissible loss limit from £105m to £135m was rejected at the Premier League’s Annual General Meeting last week as the club aims to build on its Champions League qualification from the previous season. Consequently, Aston Villa is now calling for a complete overhaul of the Premier League’s current financial regulations, arguing that they hinder upward mobility in the sport. Additionally, Manchester United faces similar financial challenges, expressing concerns about the financial principles governing January transfers and the club’s limited freedom in the transfer market. The club’s failure to qualify for this season’s Champions League will further curtail its income.