Premier League may face legal action from club over third-party rules

The identity of the club that is considering legal arbitration has not been made public, but is understood to be the champions, Manchester City.

LEGAL ACTION: The Premier League may face a new legal challenge from one of its own clubs after approving new rules that would limit the ability of teams to buy players or strike sponsorship deals with parties related to their ownership. Photo credit: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.

The Premier League may face a new legal challenge from one of its own clubs after approving new rules that would limit the ability of teams to buy players or strike sponsorship deals with parties related to their ownership.

An amendment to rules governing associated party transactions (APTs) was approved by clubs at a league meeting on Friday, after they had been informed of the risk of legal action should they do so.