EXCLUSIVE: Newcastle could bypass PSR rules if Man City win APT case, hearing to begin June 10th
Man City have pursued legal action against the Premier League regarding the associated party transaction (APT) rules currently in place, with the club claiming the regulations are “unlawful”.
Without these rules, clubs could negotiate unlimited sponsorship deals without any restrictions, allowing them to significantly boost their spending under the profit and sustainability rules (PSR).
If Manchester City wins their upcoming case against the Premier League, Newcastle United will be able to financially compete with any club globally.
During the latest Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, senior correspondent Pete O’Rourke stated that the Tynesiders could propose “huge” deals to potential new signings and secure their star players with new contracts.
Football Insider revealed Newcastle United are prepared to submit documents in support of Man City ahead of the hearing.
Reports have suggested the north-east giants are joined by fellow Premier League sides Everton and Chelsea in backing Man City as they take on the governing body.
The case is on track to be settled after a two-week private arbitration hearing starting on Monday (10 June).
Newcastle are reportedly at the edge of the allowable PSR losses, sparking speculation about the potential loss of their top players when the transfer window reopens.
Football Insider previously disclosed that the Tyneside club must sell one of their stars this summer to comply with the Premier League’s spending rules.
Interest in Alexander Isak has grown recently, with Football Insider reporting that Arsenal has included the Swedish striker on a shortlist of four potential forward signings.
Abolishing the APT rules would improve Newcastle’s chances of retaining their star players and potentially help them narrow the gap with the top teams.
This possibility seems more realistic now, as Football Insider reported on June 9 that Man City expects to win their upcoming case against the Premier League.
