Tottenham PSR deadline: Deals Levy could seal before midnight
Daniel Levy could use the PSR deadline to negotiate favourable deals for Tottenham.
The Premier League imposes profit and sustainability rules (PSR) to ensure that sides within England’s top flight spend within their means.
This year’s deadline for most clubs is Monday (30 June), and Tottenham are in a favourable position as Levy places great importance on the regulations and keeps Spurs well above the line.
This means that the Lilywhites have some wiggle room in terms of spending and could use their superior finances to push through negotiations with clubs that still need to balance the books before midnight.
Jacob Ramsey, Dennis Cirkin, and Josh Acheampong all targets
Thomas Frank has patiently been waiting in the wings for some signings. Therefore, the Dane will be hoping that Spurs can use the PSR deadline to fast-track deals.
As reported by football finance expert Kieran Maguire via X (30 June), only four Premier League clubs, Burnley, Liverpool, West Ham, and Arsenal, have different PSR deadlines this year.
The other 16 sides, including Spurs, have a deadline of 30 June. Some clubs are in more precarious positions than others, potentially opening the door for Levy to exploit.
One of the clubs most at risk of not complying is Aston Villa, whose difficult situation was only made worse by their failure to qualify for the UEFA Champions League.
Tottenham have been strongly linked with Jacob Ramsey for several years. Therefore, the North London club could now look to make a quick deal with Villa, who would be able to sell the England midfielder for pure profit.
Chelsea’s lavish spending over the last three years could also force them to sell. As a result, that could accelerate Spurs’ pursuit of Josh Acheampong, who would also represent pure profit for the West London side.
The Lilywhites’ need to adhere to the UEFA Champions League’s club-trained quota has seen Spurs linked with Sunderland’s Dennis Cirkin.
The Black Cats have had their own financial difficulties and need to prepare for their return to the Premier League, which could incentivise the Mackems to sell quickly.
Levy is still the centre of attention
Levy’s financial acumen is the envy of most clubs, and he has earned praise from commentators and supporters alike.
However, his footballing decisions have been widely criticised, and it was thought that Vinai Venkatesham’s arrival to work alongside Johan Lange would pass on those responsibilities.
The plan seems to be to allow Levy to become more of a background figure and let those well-versed in football operations lead the club forward.
Nevertheless, the final decisions still lie with the Spurs Chairman, and while Tottenham continue to be inactive in the transfer market, the 63-year-old will remain the centre of attention.
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