Premier League fans have been debating the potential of a salary cap on both wages and transfer fees moving forward.
The controversial proposal would see spending limited for the elite clubs in the country with an “anchoring” plan already drawn up to be voted on.
It is being reported by the Times that spending would be reduced to five times what clubs generate from prize money and broadcast revenue.
That is seemingly designed in a bid to level the playing field and prevent the astronomical fees and salaries being spent on players by the likes of Manchester City and Manchester United.
Reports suggest that both rival clubs are opposed to the new proposals and that shareholders are ready to address the issue next month to their fanbases.
But while clubs are against the plans, fans have now also had their say on the issue as certain prices in the game increase such as ticket costs.
Premier League clubs to vote on salary cap proposal
Some are in agreement of the cap while others claim it would collapse the Premier League’s status of being one of the most lucrative and strongest domestic competitions in world football.
Plenty of punters engaged with the discussion via a Reddit conversation.
One commented: “Unpopular but I sort of understand the opposition to this (from the clubs at least).
“The Premier League is the most attractive league in the world because it brings in the most revenue and is therefore the most lucrative.
“Why would it be in the clubs’ interest to vote in favour of limiting that?”
Another agreed, adding: “This would absolutely kill the league.
Premier League clubs to vote on controversial ‘salary cap’ next month
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“All the best players would leave and you wouldn’t be able to replace them because any player that does develop into anything good would immediately leave for more money in Spain/Italy/Germany/France.”
One wrote: “Will just end up with all the best players going to another league. No ta.”
A fourth commented: “A salary cap means less money for players and more money for owners. I can see at least a few clubs supporting it, but it wouldn’t be good for the game IMO.”
Others were more in favour of the cap, but had their own caveats. One wrote: “I’m fine with a salary cap in principal, but not if all the excess cash is suddenly going to line the pockets of wealthy owners.”
Another added: “I’d be ok with a squad salary cap, but there shouldn’t be a cap on an individual’s wages.”
A third said: “Salary cap in sports is okay, provided that there is also a high salary floor required.”
Fans divided over salary cap plans with Manchester City against proposal
Another commented: “This is quite obviously great news. The current system is f***ing absurd.”
One made the point: “Because it gives hope to smaller clubs.
“Now maybe the pull of the Champions League will lead to the Haalands and Bruno Fernandes’ of the world taking big pay cuts to
make transfers work.”
A 25-page draft of proposed rules has already been presented to clubs, with a vote expected at a meeting on November 21.
Alexander Isak pictured after signing for Liverpool in September 2025 – image courtesy of Liverpoolfc.com
If they are approved by two thirds of clubs involved, the rules would come into play next season.
Mega money is spent in English football with more than £3BILLION spent in the summer transfer window.
Last summer was a spend of £1.96bn.
And these costs are on transfers alone.
We told you this week how much cash has been spent by England’s big six in compensation for sacking managers since 1992 – and the numbers are also astronomical.
