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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
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Premier League seeks power to access club premises during investigations

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The Premier League’s clubs are holding a shareholders’ meeting in London on Thursday. Photograph: Naomi Baker/Getty Images

The Premier League has asked its clubs for expanded investigatory powers, including the right to access club premises, as part of new financial rules.

The proposals are included in the latest draft of the squad cost ratio (SCR) mechanism which is expected to replace the profitability and sustainability rules that limit spending.

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