The Guardian reported that Premier League clubs have decided to maintain controversial rules that allow the sale of fixed assets to related parties. Although some clubs are dissatisfied with this, the relevant rules amendment case did not enter the voting process at the Premier League annual shareholders' meeting held on Wednesday.

Under the current rules, as long as the transaction is determined to meet fair value, the proceeds from the club's sale of assets to affiliates can be included in PSR revenue in the next season. Chelsea's hotel deal finally gained Premier League recognition earlier this year after months of review, but the transaction amount was adjusted from the initial £76.5 million to £70.5 million on the books.

Chelsea also sold their women's football team to affiliates last year for nearly £200 million, helping it achieve a net profit of £129.6 million in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.

The Guardian learned that some clubs have asked the league to submit an amendment prohibiting such transactions from being included in PSR futures. But when it was made clear that the proposal could not be supported enough, the motion was eventually removed from the series of rules modification votes, and all clubs were aware that they would not vote when they attended the meeting.

This is not the first time the club has evaded the rule changes. Similar discussions were held in 2021 and last summer, but neither of them came to the vote. It is worth noting that UEFA's financial sustainability rules prohibit the sale of fixed assets into revenue, so Chelsea is expected to reach a financial settlement agreement with the European football management agency.