“The £50m Gallagher Conundrum: Can Aston Villa Afford to Sign the Chelsea Star?”

Aston Villa would face £10 million in amortisation payments annually if they finalize a £50 million deal for Conor Gallagher this summer.

Finance expert Stefan Borson told Football Insider that Villa have limited spending capacity without breaching Profit and Sustainability Rules.

Villa are reportedly close to violating these rules after recording £119 million in losses for the 2022-23 fiscal year.

Although the club will benefit financially from their Champions League qualification, they must still curb their summer spending to avoid exceeding the £105 million allowable losses.

According to Football Insider, Villa have initiated talks for Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher, with Tottenham also interested but yet to make an offer.

Aston Villa’s Conor Gallagher Deal Would Trigger £10m Amortisation Payments

Borson noted that Villa face significant PSR challenges, as any new deals will increase their amortisation fees.

“Aston Villa likely wants to invest in the squad this summer,” Borson told Football Insider. “However, this will drive up amortisation costs for the year.

“If they purchase Conor Gallagher for £50 million before June 30 and factor in his full amortisation for next year, it will add £10 million annually to their amortisation costs.

“They currently do not have much leeway within their PSR limit. Therefore, Villa has some major issues to address.”