The Premier League is facing the threat of legal action from clubs over changes to its rules governing commercial transactions.
On Friday, rules around related party transactions (ATP) were tightened for clubs that enter into sponsorship deals with companies linked to their owners.
ATP can increase your revenue stream and give you more room to spend.
League officials, who did not name the club, communicated the threat to all 20 members at a shareholders' meeting in London.
The legal threat revolves around whether the Premier League's rules comply with competition law.
BBC Sport reported that the threat remained despite a vote on the proposed rule changes passing with sufficient support following an earlier review after it was rejected in November.
The changes are expected to be introduced in the Premier League's handbook in the coming weeks, but one controversial element regarding personal responsibility for managers has been removed.
It is understood that the vote was not unanimous.
Sources note that in addition to that disagreement, there are ongoing charges. everton, nottingham forest and city of manchester behind-the-scenes complaints about new premier league tv deal, As evidence of rifts within the Premier League and dissatisfaction with chief executive Richard Masters.
A statement from the Premier League said: “Following a complete review of the existing related party transaction rules and fair market valuation protocols, clubs have agreed to a series of amendments to further improve the efficiency and accuracy of the system.” Stated.
Meanwhile, the Premier League is not yet in a position to fund the English Football League (EFL).
Around £900 million in funding has been agreed, but issues surrounding the source of the money and the Championship's cost control rules have delayed the completion of the deal, much to the dissatisfaction of EFL clubs.
But officials said there was now momentum behind the discussions, pointing to a friendly gathering of some Premier League and EFL clubs on Wednesday as evidence of the scope of the agreement.
Clubs were also told that a pre-season summer series would not take place in 2024 due to a combination of time constraints, the European Championship and Copa America.
