A tribunal ruled that the original associated party transaction (APT) rules in the Premier League were entirely void, creating significant uncertainty in the league's governance. This ruling followed previous findings that certain aspects of the APT rules were unlawful and led to the postponement of new squad cost control measures. The decision opens avenues for clubs denied APT deals to pursue compensation. The Premier League introduced new interim APT rules, but these are also under scrutiny as Manchester City contests their validity.
The tribunal ruled that the entirety of the original rules related to associated party transactions are void and unenforceable, creating uncertainty in the Premier League's rulebook.
Manchester City's victory in the tribunal means clubs that had APT deals rejected could seek compensation, raising questions about the enforcement of league regulations.
The Premier League has introduced new APT rules to address tribunal concerns, but Manchester City challenges them, with the same tribunal set to review their legality.
If the newly drafted APT rules are also found to be unenforceable, it could lead to a significant crisis of confidence in the league's operations.
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