SHOCKING: Mystery Premier League club were hours away from a 10-POINT deduction that could have ruined the season for them

Douglas Luiz was sold to Juventus in the nick of time, preventing Aston Villa from incurring a 10-point deduction that would have ended their season.

Villa officials were aware that they were in a race against the clock to comply with Premier League expenditure regulations by the June 30 deadline, even as they were celebrating qualifying for the Champions League in May.

They had consented to allow Luiz to join Juventus in May; however, there was a limited amount of time to spare when the agreement was finalised. Juventus preferred to incorporate two of their youth players into the agreement rather than pay the full asking price. Ultimately, the clubs selected Samuel Iling-Junior and Enzo Barrenechea.

Damian Vidagany, Villa’s director of football operations, stated, “We were in a position where we had to generate a substantial profit in order to comply with the PSR (profit and sustainability regulations).” I found it to be extremely difficult.

While the Champions League was being celebrated by all, Monchi (Villa’s transfer director) and I were at the party contemplating how we could prevent a points deduction that would have ruined an exceptional season. There was a bomb with a countdown, and we were present to sever the cable. We encountered this issue at the eleventh hour.

While the period from May 20 to June 30 is typically considered a holiday for all footballers, it was a particularly challenging time for us. It is not exclusive to the sale of participants who will guarantee a profit. Simultaneously, you must dispose of the players that manager Unai Emery regards as unnecessary for the team.

Villa did not disclose the number of points they anticipated losing, but Mail Sport has learnt that it was approximately 10. Last season, Everton and Nottingham Forest were both penalised for violations of the Premier League’s code of conduct.

Luiz’s attentiveness towards Emery diminished towards the conclusion of the previous season. Emery’s rollicking of the midfielder during Villa’s 4-2 home loss to Olympiacos would have caused anyone to suspect that something was awry.

Monchi, Vidagany, and Juventus sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli successfully navigated the process, securing a £42m transfer for Luiz to Villa Park. Iling-Junior and Barrenechea then followed. They are both considered valuable assets with manageable salaries who will compete for positions at Villa next summer, despite having departed on loan.

Vidagany disclosed, “We received numerous proposals for Jacob Ramsey.” “However, we were opposed to this solution because he is a player that Unai desires.”

The most significant individual at the club was never going to be overridden by Villa’s two decision-makers. In less than two years, Emery has transformed Villa from a relegation battle to the Champions League and possesses the same level of influence as Sir Alex Ferguson did at Manchester United.

In addition, Monchi stated, “The issue would be resolved if Ramsey were sold.” We had the opportunity to do so, as we had received offers. An alternative approach was to offer Ollie Watkins for sale. We had the option of selling Emi Martinez, the most exceptional custodian in the world. Additionally, we received offers for him.

Monchi emphasised that Villa should not be apprehensive about selling players. The Spaniard established himself as one of the most accomplished sporting directors in the game during his two tenures at Sevilla. In order to guarantee that Villa can continue to contend with the wealthiest clubs in England, he may need to employ a similar approach.

Monchi further stated, “We must adopt the perspective that the sale of a player generates revenue for the club, as we are unable to generate additional revenue from other sources.” It is crucial to refrain from selling athletes. Purchasing with care is of paramount importance.

Arsenal, Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Manchester City all sell athletes. It is crucial to have a buyer and a player to replenish the item you are selling.