Goal | 31.03.2026 20:21
Evidence indicates that UEFA are prepared to heavily penalise internal asset transfers. Both Chelsea and Aston Villa were fined last year for breaching financial regulations, with the London side ordered to pay £27m while the Villans were hit with a £9.5m penalty. There are now genuine fears that Newcastle could be the next Premier League outfit to fall foul of these strict Financial Sustainability regulations. Club chiefs have reportedly acknowledged that the club have a precarious path ahead, noting that they could face "a challenge" to fully comply with European oversight regarding their squad cost ratio.
