Premier League facing 'civil war' over salary cap as agents braced for legal action

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Three of football's most influential agencies have issued a stern warning to the Premier League, stating they will pursue legal action if a salary cap is introduced. Top-flight clubs are set to vote on Friday regarding the implementation of 'anchoring' from next season, a move that would limit team spending to five times the prize money and broadcast revenue paid to the club finishing bottom.

However, not all clubs are in agreement with the proposed changes, with both Manchester clubs among the dissenters. Each team is expected to prioritise their own ambitions, with the so-called lesser clubs and those with less financial power potentially benefiting from any cap introduction.

Should the vote pass, it would result in a spending cap limiting clubs to an outlay of $723 million. PFA chief executive Maheta Molango stated last week: "The reality is that you cannot artificially cap someone's ability to make a living as this would just not withstand any legal challenge." The Championship is contemplating adopting a similar system, which could lead to similar disagreements given that some clubs will have recently been relegated from the top flight while others will be accustomed to League One income.