European leagues want action to deal with economic imbalance

Jacco Swart, CEO of the Dutch Eredivisie talks during an interview at the Soccerex Global Convention in Manchester, Britain September 5, 2017. REUTERS/Phil Noble

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - In the wake of the record-breaking transfer window, European league officials say they want to see regulations brought in to address the increasing economic imbalances in the game.

The European Professional Football Leagues (EPFL) described the recent transfer window, which included Brazil talisman Neymar's world record 222 million euro (£203.01 million) move from Barcelona to Paris St Germain, as "characterised by overspending by clubs and inflation in players' salaries".