The UK is set to exit the European Union on January 31Sky Sports News reporter Geraint Hughes explains how Premier League clubs may be prevented from signing the best U18 talent across Europe when the UK leaves the European Union. At 11pm on January 31, the UK leaves the EU and the EEA (European Economic Area) and as a result, FIFA's not too well known 'Article 19' becomes an issue. While FIFA hasn't given too much clarity, lawyers say by the letter of the law come February 1, Premier League clubs, and all UK clubs, will not be exempt from Article 19 anymore. The most high-profile footballing stars from across the world dream of playing in the Premier League, but changes to movement of labour could have major ramifications for the English top flight. "But I don't think a new regime will be put in place that significantly restricts Premier League clubs from signing top international stars.

Source: Sky sports January 30, 2020 06:56 UTC