Junior Firpo has suggested the spending power of English clubs means there is no desire for a European Super League. A staggering transfer window saw Premier League clubs spend over £800million last month - the highest January spend ever.
Enormous broadcasting and advertising deals have transformed England into the most lucrative destination in world football. Sides fighting relegation in the top flight can often outmuscle “bigger” foreign clubs for players.
In 2021, football was rocked by the European Super League fiasco. While six English clubs initially backed the proposals, those from Spain and Italy were understood to be most keen on a new, money-driven competition.
