Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterFour Four TwoGet the FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Become a Member in Seconds Unlock instant access to exclusive member features.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.You are now subscribedYour newsletter sign-up was successfulWant to add more newsletters?Five times a weekFourFourTwo DailyFantastic football content straight to your inbox! From the latest transfer news, quizzes, videos, features and interviews with the biggest names in the game, plus lots more.Signup +Once a week...And its LIVE!Sign up to our FREE live football newsletter, tracking all of the biggest games available to watch on the device of your choice. Never miss a kick-off!Signup +Join the clubGet full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.Explore An account already exists for this email address, please log in.Subscribe to our newsletterThe Premier League is set to introduce new legislation ahead of the summer transfer window, with a new amendment proposed by Brighton set to reward 'well-run clubs.'Squad cost ratio (SCR), will prevent clubs from spending more that 85% of revenue on transfer fees, wages and agent costs.Brighton proposed an amendment to the rules before the end of 2025, which are set to be passed in time for the upcoming transfer window.Article continues below You may like Brighton are nine points behind Brentford and bold management is the difference between two modern Premier League exemplars Why Wrexham's �19m striker transfer pursuit is cause for concern for rest of the Championship Aston Villa face potential European ban despite 'settlement agreement', says financial expert Premier League pass proposal to new Squad Cost Ratio rules The Premier League's current financial rules, Profit and Sustainability (PSR) have come under significant scrutiny for potentially limiting the growth of teams with smaller revenues.The change to SCR is said to be able to bring the Premier League closer to UEFA rules, where clubs are limited to 70% of their revenue for spending on their squad.The amendment was proposed by Brighton as they felt that SCR would penalise them, and other well-run clubs, who never came close to breaching PSR.Under PSR, the Seagulls would effectively bank headroom to be used at a later date, but they wouldn't have been able to do so under new rules.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.New terms that were shared at a shareholders meeting on Thursday proposed that clubs who do not use the full 85% allowance for two years straight will be permitted to roll over 10% in the third year, breaching the cap without occurring a fine.The Guardian reports none of the 20 clubs spoke out about the proposal and it will be ratified by a vote before the end of the season.Should clubs breach the original cap of 85% without permission, they will be fined by the Premier League and it will be distributed among other clubs. For breaches above 115% a six-point deduction will be given.Brighton have been very efficient in the transfer market over the past few seasons. they have adopted an approach of flipping players for considerable profit.They have signed numerous players for small fees, before selling them on for huge margins, such as Marc Cucurella, Moises Caicedo and Alexis Mac Allister.The Seagulls take on Liverpool next in the Premier League.TOPICSBrightonEwan GenneryFreelance writerEwan is a freelance writer and social media manager who has worked for The Athletic, GOAL, 90min and OneFootball. From Gelsenkirchen to Riyadh, he has covered some of the biggest games in football in his three years in the industry.
