All 20 clubs in the Premier League managed to comply with the Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) for the past season, according to reports. These financial regulations are aimed at ensuring that clubs do not exceed allowable losses of £105 million over a three-year period. Notably, it was reported by The Times that at least two clubs benefited from selling their women's teams to affiliated companies, allowing them to record these transactions as income for PSR purposes despite UEFA's disregard for such gains in its financial assessments.

Everton and Aston Villa are highlighted as examples, having sold their women's teams to related entities in June of the previous year. This sale enabled them to improve their financial standings significantly, as these capital gains can be accounted for as revenue under the Premier League's regulations, creating a loophole that contributes positively to their financial health. Thus, while the Premier League's financial guidelines restrict certain types of operational losses, it appears that these creative maneuvers with women's football have provided some clubs with the necessary buffer to stay within compliance.

This development raises important questions about the treatment of women's football within the broader monetary framework of the Premier League and UEFA. Although such sales bolster immediate financial health for some clubs, it highlights the disparities and the ongoing struggles of women's football to achieve independent financial viability. As the landscape of football continues to evolve, the implications of these financial strategies could have lasting effects on how women's teams are valued and supported moving forward, as they are often seen as secondary entities compared to their male counterparts.