Liverpool could overcome British laws brought about by Brexit if FSG complete the acquisition of Spanish second division club Malaga.
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- British clubs hampered by Brexit
- Restrictions on signing young players
- Liverpool owners want to buy Malaga
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WHAT HAPPENED?
reported last week that Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group are exploring a deal to acquire Spanish second division side Malaga. Since last summer, FSG have been evaluating several European clubs to bring them under their umbrella to develop a multi-club model, and are reportedly ready to fight it out with Paris Saint-Germain owners to take over Malaga.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
The now reports that if FSG manage to acquire Malaga, it would help the Reds to beat British laws. The latest Brexit rules do not allow English clubs to sign a player from abroad under the age of 18. If Malaga come under FSG's control as a feeder club, the Premier League giants would be able to nurture their U18 talents in Spain and send across over-18 players who fail to procure work permits in the UK.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Manchester City have, to a certain extent, followed this trend since they bought a majority stake at Girona, who qualified for this season's Champions League thanks to the efforts of players like Savinho.
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WHAT NEXT FOR LIVERPOOL?
Back on the pitch, Arne Slot's side will be back in action on Wednesday as they take on arch-rivals Everton in a crucial Premier League encounter at Anfield.
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