Retaining Top Talent Remains a Challenge for Everton, Says CEO Angus Kinnear
· Sports · BBC Sport, Reuters
Everton chief executive officer Angus Kinnear stated that retaining top players is a persistent challenge for established Premier League clubs even during successful periods. Speaking to BBC Radio Merseyside, Kinnear addressed efforts to keep attacker Iliman Ndiaye and re-sign loanee Jack Grealish. The 26-year-old Ndiaye has drawn interest from Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal after scoring six goals and providing three assists last season. Kinnear pointed to similar struggles at Newcastle and Aston Villa, where successful campaigns have led to key player departures due to financial regulations. Premier League clubs are restricted to spending 85% of total revenue on squad costs under squad cost ratio limits, while UEFA enforces a 70% cap for European participants.
Why it matters
Strict financial sustainability rules force mid-tier Premier League clubs to balance squad ambition with the constant risk of losing star players to wealthier buyers.
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