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Chelsea transfer plans at risk as Premier League clubs ponder amortisation cap

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  • Owners have sought to spread costs over up to eight years
  • Premier League considering five-year limit, in line with Uefa

Chelsea’s transfer strategy is at risk of being undermined with Premier League shareholders set to discuss capping amortisation at five years.

Contract amortisation – an accounting practice of gradually writing off the initial cost of a player over the course of their contract – will be on the agenda when clubs meet on Tuesday and there is a push for the Premier League to fall in line with Uefa on the issue.

Continue reading…Owners have sought to spread costs over up to eight yearsPremier League considering five-year limit, in line with UefaChelsea’s transfer strategy is at risk of being undermined with Premier League shareholders set to discuss capping amortisation at five years.Contract amortisation – an accounting practice of gradually writing off the initial cost of a player over the course of their contract – will be on the agenda when clubs meet on Tuesday and there is a push for the Premier League to fall in line with Uefa on the issue. Continue reading…