Aston Villa are close to agreeing a deal to sell their women’s team to a sister company – and ensuring they meet Premier League spending rules for another year.
With June 30 the final day of the 2024-25 accounting period, Villa needed to make a significant sale to ensure they comply with profitability and sustainability regulations.
Yet instead of moving on one of their main players, it is thought they are close to finalising the sale of their women’s team, which could bring in between £50-60million.
Chelsea took advantage of a similar kink in Premier League rules to sell their women’s team, as well as two hotels, for more than £250m.