Platini: New rules have ended transfer ‘anarchy’

UEFA president Michel Platini claims the governing body’s new rules on spending have ended the “total anarchy” that surrounded player transfers.

This summer’s transfer window is expected to show another drop in spending by Premier League clubs – and that despite Manchester City’s £126 million (€153.7m) spree.

UEFA’s new financial fair play rules, aimed at ensuring clubs in European competition only spend what they earn, are due to come into force from next season though they will be introduced gradually.