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“Without Brexit, there was a chance” – Manager reveals new laws scuppered Sheffield United move
26/10/2021
KV Oostende coach Alexander Blessin has revealed he believes that Brexit ruined his chances of securing the Sheffield United job in the summer.
“I was at Leicester for about three months and had been given the chance to sign there, but because of Brexit, which came into effect on January 1st, I wasn’t allowed to stay,” said Circati.
Raith Rovers are still working hard to add a new signing with the deal currently being held up due to “work permit-related” issues.
A Premier League switch appeals to Newcastle United target Wout Weghorst but, according to BILD, securing a work permit may be an issue in the post-Brexit era.
Wolves are in talks to appoint Bruno Lage as their new manager but they have hit a stumbling block over his backroom staff, Football Insider understands. / Strict Brexit regulations makes hiring from Europe a far more complex process than previously.
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has attempted to explain why clubs in England’s top-flight are spending so much after Brexit.
Why Chelsea's Andrey Santos presents clearest transfer problem yet in post-Brexit reality
24/02/2023
The Brazilian prospect is still searching for a loan move because he cannot get a work permit as Premier League clubs continue to come to terms with the GBE system that has seen worldwide playing pool shrink by more than 90%.
Brexit has drastically shrunk the pool of footballers available to English clubs without having any clear benefit to the prospects of homegrown talent in the Premier League.
Thomas Tuchel ‘forced to leave UK’ over Brexit rules but his two Chelsea assistants can stay
14/11/2022
Thomas Tuchel is ‘preparing to leave’ the United Kingdom in December due to Chelsea’s decision to sack him, according to a report.
Thomas Tuchel becomes first coach to fall foul to Brexit rules as former Chelsea boss forced to leave England
14/11/2022
Former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel will be forced to leave England next month due to Brexit rules after being sacked by the Blues in September.
The Brexit Benefit Myths
29/10/2021
The government and its supporters are beginning to claim 'benefits' of being outside the European Union some of which were always available to EU member states or, in other cases, are not benefits at all.
Chris Gloster has returned to the US with New York City FC after seeing his move to Newcastle United fall through, as reported by Eindhovens Dagblad.
Manchester United are set to name Ralf Rangnick as the club's new manager on an interim basis, with the experience German coach signing a six-month deal at Old Trafford.
The Premier League is wary of the impact of Brexit and is seeking to avoid tough regulations on signing European players.
Premier League clubs want to change Brexit transfer rules so they can sign under-18s from Europe
21/10/2022
English clubs fear they will end up playing inflated prices for players or missing out on the best talent altogether because they cannot compete for their signature until they are 18.
Seldom do the Premier League’s 20 clubs get together and find common ground. Too much self-interest, a need to look after number one. / On the impact felt by Brexit, though, there is a rare united front.
The new visa system put in place after Brexit is a contributory factor to Premier League clubs spending record sums on transfer fees as they find it more difficult to sign players at a younger age, the league's chief executive Richard Masters said on Thursday.
Premier League clubs banned from signing international under-18 players under new Brexit rules
02/12/2020
Premier League clubs to be limited to three under-21 signings per transfer window with all foreign players subjected to a point-based threshold to be eligible to play in the UK.
Arsenal and Manchester United could miss out on the signing of AC Milan forward Francesco Camarda, HITC understands.