Hull City secured its Premier League status by selling two players to meet financial regulations.
The club offloaded goalkeeper Ivor Pandur and midfielder Aidon Shehu on Tuesday to satisfy profit and sustainability rules.
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The sales cleared a projected £6 million overspend for the 2025–26 period, according to a BBC report.
Failing to rectify the deficit before the June 30 accounting deadline could have resulted in a maximum six-point penalty for the newly promoted club.
Rangers acquired Pandur for £6 million on Tuesday evening, while Panathinaikos secured Shehu on Wednesday morning for a reported £2.5 million.
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The departure of 19-year-old Shehu represents pure profit toward the financial calculations because he originally joined from Southend United for a nominal compensation fee.
Meanwhile, the transfer of Kyle Joseph to Middlesbrough for £5 million fell through due to a late complication between the clubs.
These regulatory financial constraints blocked Hull City from securing any new player signings ahead of the upcoming season.
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However, transfer operations are set to accelerate on Wednesday with the commencement of the new annual accounting cycle.
