Changes to the regulations surrounding agent fees in the Premier League could save Manchester City and Manchester United millions in the transfer market.
The 20 shareholders of Premier League clubs are due to meet on Friday, where a proposal to cut down the fees payable to representatives of players during the summer and winter transfer windows will be discussed.
One of the main changes on the cards is the scrapping of dual regulation, which would see the end of agents being able to command a fee from both the selling and buying club.
Agent fees have become a major talking point in recent years and there are currently no limits or caps involved for work undertaken by an agent in relation to a transfer or contract negotiations - but a report from the Telegraph suggests that is about to change.
If proposals go ahead, clubs in the Premier League could save a significant amount in the market. It has just been revealed that between February 2018 and January 2019 United spent a whopping £20,759,350 on agents' fees.
Despite only making one signing in that time - Riyad Mahrez - City ecplised that figure by shelling out £24,122,753.
Further changes may also be on the cards with FIFA discussing a potential framework with the Premier League for how transfers and agent payments are regulated moving forward, which could include an exam system for these representatives.
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