Free-spending English teams are showing interest in a number of SPFL clubs, and the SFA is prepared to loosen its strict regulations on joint ownership in the sport beyond the border.
Teams in Scotland have mostly avoided the multi-club model that is popular worldwide, but it is believed that the governing body will soon make a change. According to The Daily Mail, this change may be imminent as the SFA is prepared to compromise and discuss possible 50.1 stake opportunities with SPFL teams on an individual basis.
In light of potential rule changes, Dundee and Burnley’s ALK Capital are reportedly in negotiations for a feeder club partnership that might be the first of many. Long a roadblock to such deals, Article 13 of the SFA regulations restricted Mike Ashley to 10 percent ownership at Rangers during his Ibrox power struggle.
Paul Conway wanted to add a Scottish side to his myriad of clubs across the globe with his Pacific Media Group in 2019 but walked away from talks when it became clear the governing body would cap their stake at 24.9 per cent. But now it appears Scottish clubs are ready for change with over 180 sides across the globe involved in a multi-club format.
Red Bull and City Group set the standard, but others want to follow, and Scotland seems ready for the ruling class to change course.
