- Why did Hull City sell Pandur and Shehu?
- To generate around £7 million in transfer profit and meet the EFL’s profit and sustainability rules, which cap losses at £39 million over three years. The sales were completed before the 30 June deadline to avoid a potential points deduction.
- What are the EFL’s profit and sustainability rules?
- The rules cap clubs’ losses at £39 million over three years, with only transfer profit counting toward compliance. Clubs exceeding this threshold risk points deductions or other sanctions.
- Where did Pandur and Shehu go after leaving Hull?
- Goalkeeper Ivor Pandur joined Rangers, while midfielder Aidon Shehu moved to Panathinaikos. Both transfers were finalized in the final days of June to meet the accounting deadline.
- What happens now that Hull avoided the points deduction?
- Hull can now focus on squad reshaping for the Premier League under the new accounting period. The avoided deduction preserves their competitive position, but financial oversight remains tight as PSR transitions to squad cost ratio regulations.
- Will PSR be replaced, and what does that mean for clubs?
- Yes, the EFL’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR) are being replaced by squad cost ratio (SCR) regulations. SCR is expected to further tighten financial controls, impacting how clubs build and fund their squads.
- How did the sales impact Hull’s summer recruitment?
- The sales unlocked the financial flexibility needed to comply with regulations, allowing Hull to resume recruitment. However, the late sales and tight margins highlight the challenges clubs face in balancing compliance with squad-building under strict financial rules.
