There are legitimate aspects to discuss when it comes to PSR and SCR. It is already known by Aston Villa fans at large and acknowledged that these financial guidelines are in place to preserve the established order of the 'big six.'
This is something that has to be taken more into consideration when looking at the summer activity of the club. They are real aspects that Villa are facing in a way that the likes of Chelsea and Liverpool do not have to.
Years of having an ingrained advantage make it so that those in the 'big six' do not have to worry about PSR or SCR to the same extent whatsoever. And in the event when someone like Manchester City is found out of compliance, the judicial process continually favors the 'big six,' making it so that justice or equal application of the rules rarely comes. When a judgment does eventually come, it is on more advantageous terms for the club in question.
Viewing the current Aston Villa roster approach
With that in mind, it is somewhat admirable as to how Villa have been able to approach this summer. The club is limited in terms of how it is allowed to operate at the moment. Still, they have managed to secure the long-term signings of several key players, and they still managed to bring on some young, up-and-coming talents.
Considering the limitations and the assumed need that was projected of Villa needing to get rid of multiple starting-caliber options. Instead, Villa are now in a great position for the future and have also kept the main corps of the side intact. Certainly, there is an element of excitement when a club brings in a top signing.
When looking at Villa's undertakings from every other aspect, this has been a successful summer of 2025.