Premier League's controversial PSR rules to remain for now - but what are the alternatives?

The PSR rules of the top flight have become a controversial topic for many clubs in recent years.

Aston Villa are among some of the top clubs in the league that have cited PSR as a reason for being restricted in the transfer market.

In recent seasons, breaches have seen a handful of sides docked points - while other clubs are concerned about potential sanctions coming further down the line.

Due to concerns from clubs around the restrictions PSR imposes, it had been proposed to replace the current rules at the end of this season.

However, according to The Times, at a meeting of the 20 Premier League clubs in Thursday, it was agreed that 'proposed replacement systems' would be run on a shadow basis next season.

Earlier this week, it was revealed that figures at top flight clubs believe there is little point in having a vote to implement new regulations until the conclusion of Manchester City's legal case against the Premier League regarding new rules governing sponsorship deals.

The continuation of the current PSR rules means that there will be another year and a busy summer transfer window of clubs being limited to the money they can lose.

As per the current regulations clubs can lose a maximum of £105m over three seasons. In recent seasons, we have seen clubs juggling incomings and outgoings to make the figures balance.

Last summer, Villa were forced to sell a number of players to meet the requirements. Prior to that, Wolves also had a transfer window where they had to move players out to avoid sanctions.

During the meeting, the two proposed replacement systems that could take over from PSR were discussed.

One would be a squad cost ratio rule, which would means clubs are limited to spending 85 per cent of their revenue on player wages, transfers and agents fees.

The other replacement that will be shadowed next season is 'anchoring'. This would see the top teams' spending on players restricted to five times the amount that the bottom club receives in TV and prize money.