Arsenal are reportedly one of a number of Premier League clubs growing increasingly concerned by potential new financial regulations—despite previously being in favour of rule changes.
There is a vote scheduled for Friday regarding new financial policies in the Premier League which will include a salary cap and the introduction of “anchoring”—a system introduced to limit financial spending in England’s top flight. It would result in clubs only being able to spend five times the amount the bottom Premier League side earns from broadcast revenue and prize money.
Any change requires a 14-club majority and Arsenal were one of 16 teams in favour of exploring new financial regulations during discussions last year.
However, a report from states Arsenal’s new leadership team have “softened” their stance following the departure of executive vice-chairman Tim Lewis in September, who was very much in favour of shaking things up.
The report adds that “revised regulations around sponsorship deals with associated parties has also encouraged them to take a more nuanced view of the proposals.”
