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Aston Villa and a number of other Premier League clubs have been exploiting a transfer ‘loophole’ that allows them to comply with spending rules. It is no secret that Aston Villa need to raise funds prior to the 30th June Premier League Profit and Sustainability Regulations (PSR) deadline; even with Champions League qualification. It is for that reason that Jhon Duran and Douglas Luiz both look set to leave the club imminently and Villa have already sold youngster Tim Iroegbunam to Everton for £9 million. That deal in particular is significant, as Iroegbunam’s transfer represents exactly the s…

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