West Brom’s PSR state of play: What Shilen Patel has said and why Isaac Price could be sold
Shilen Patel and West Brom are in an ongoing battle with Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR), as they may have to further sell assets.
West Brom have accumulated over £25million in sales since Patel has been at the Black Country Club, as they sold Tom Fellows and Torbjorn Heggem this summer.
This comes after West Brom recorded losses of £34m between 2023 and 2024, and with financial issues remaining, Patel may be forced to sell Isaac Price.
Shilen Patel may offload Isaac Price as West Brom loan debt remains
Price has continued performing while on international duty, but it may not be good news for Baggies fans, due to the reality of the expenses that Patel owes.
Since December 2022, West Brom have taken out a total of £28m in loans with MSD UK Holdings Limited, as Fellows’ sale eased pressure.
Albion still have until December 2026 to repay the loan debts taken in the years 2022 and 2023, hence why Price may be next out at The Hawthorns.
- Championship clubs can only lose up to £39 million over three years under PSR rules (Compared to £105 million in the Premier League)
- Clubs must submit financial forecasts in March to show they’re staying within PSR limits
- If a club is at risk of breaching PSR, the EFL can force them to sell players or cut costs
Patel previously shared his PSR concerns in August due to the lack of parity provided.
He said, “I find it odd that as you move through the tiers, the rules are different. At a minimum, there should be some consistency.”
West Brom came close to reaching the Championship Play-offs last season, but Patel again stressed the effect PSR has in England’s second tier.
“In the Championship, with all the parity it has, with two weekends left to go, everyone in the league was in a position to either make the playoffs or be relegated.
“That speaks to the type of balance that you want, and even moving between tiers, you want to see clubs faring differently, and for there to be a little more parity.”
Price would be the obvious player to sell, due to his age and form, however he may not be the only casualty.
Josh Griffiths and Jayson Molumby sales could further ease PSR concerns
The international break seen Jayson Molumby performing well for Ireland, as he looks to be key for Mason.
West Brom will also be delighted with Josh Griffiths, after the academy graduate has seemingly cemented himself as Albion’s number one goalkeeper.
However, along with Price, both Griffiths and Molumby are proving to be Albion’s most important assets in addressing PSR-related challenges, and could soon leave The Hawthorns.
Molumby’s transfer value has only multiplied since arriving at the club permanently in 2022, as Griffiths’ sale would be pure profit for the Baggies.
Overall, January could come as a month of selling for West Brom, as Patel looks to balance the books and keep the club sustainable.
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