Tag: spending

19 April 2024 0

Premier League agent spending criticised by Fifa boss Gianni Infantino

By Total Football News
Fifa president Gianni Infantino
Fifa has been trying to cap the amount of money agents can earn from deals

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has criticised Premier League clubs’ spending on agents.

The head of football’s world governing body said more money should be going to “the clubs that trained and developed the players signed from abroad”.

Premier League clubs spent a combined £409.5m on agents and intermediaries in the 12 months to February 2024,

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12 April 2024 0

Chelsea lead spending on agents’ fees as Premier League clubs pay out £409.5m

By Total Football News
Chelsea owner Todd Boehly
Chelsea have spent more than £1bn on player signings since the Todd Boehly-led consortium took over the club two years ago

Chelsea paid out more than £75m to football agents and intermediaries over the 12-month period to February 2024, as Premier League clubs spent a combined £409.5m.

Manchester City’s outlay on agent fees exceeded £60m, according to figures released by the Football Association detailing payments made by Premier League, EFL

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22 March 2024 0

Leicester City: Championship club start legal proceedings against Premier League and EFL over alleged spending breaches

By Total Football News
General view inside Leicester's King Power Stadium
Leicester are second in the Championship with nine games to play after being overtaken by Leeds United

Leicester City have started “urgent” legal proceedings against the Premier League and English Football League (EFL) after being charged with allegedly breaking spending rules.

If found guilty, the Foxes could face a points deduction.

The club have also been placed under a transfer embargo by the EFL.external-link

Leicester have been referred to

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