According to the "Times" report, the Players Association PFA plans to meet with the captains of all 20 clubs next week before the shareholders' meeting vote on November 21. If the Premier League forcibly implements the plan, it may "go to war with the players."
The "anchor" policy limits spending to five times the revenue of the bottom club, which is approximately £550 million according to previous figures. Manchester United and Manchester City are known to oppose the policy, but 16 clubs including Arsenal voted to explore the option last year. The PFA has threatened legal action and has received support from senior players and agents. The PFA has also held discussions with senior members of the England squad.
The Premier League issued a statement stating that it disagreed with the PFA's views and emphasized that they have conducted "extensive consultations" since March 2024 and that the league's goal is to maintain "competitive balance" and "financial sustainability."
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