Premier League clubs are due to meet on Tuesday to vote on a new rule that could impact the transfer plans of both Manchester United and Manchester City.

The vote centres around new proposals that will look to block January loan deals between associated clubs. It has come to the fore amid reports that Newcastle are looking to take Ruben Neves from Saudi Pro League Al-Hilal – both teams are majority-owned by the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF).

Premier League chiefs insist the measures are not a direct reaction to those reports, but a quick-fix option for the situation surrounding multi-club ownership models. Such approaches are becoming increasingly common and several top-flight English teams have so-called ‘sister clubs’.

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Here’s everything you need to know about the vote and what it may mean for City and United.

When is the vote and what is being debated?

The vote will take place on Tuesday, November 21 and will centre around blocking loan deals between a Premier League club and a ‘related party’. Should the rule come into place, it would only block incoming loans and it is expected to be a temporary measure ahead of a more long-term solution. 14 of the 20 clubs will need to approve the rule change for it to go ahead.

What is a ‘related party’?

According to the Premier League’s definition, a related party has “material influence over the club or an entity in the same group of companies as the club”. For example, City Football Group majority-own Manchester City, New York City, Girona FC and Melbourne City FC among others – these are all related parties.

United are not part of a multi-club model but Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who looks set to take control of footballing matters at the club after purchasing a 25% stake, owns French side OGC Nice. According to the definition above, it would seem that United and Nice would be associated in that instance.

Can City and United sign players from associated clubs?

At the time of writing, both City and United can sign players from associated clubs, but loan moves from those clubs could be blocked depending on the outcome of Tuesday’s vote. Premier League chiefs are expected to bring in a more long-term rule ahead of next summer.

Both City and United would, however, be able to buy players from such clubs, as the new rule will only block loan deals. United have been linked with a mid-season move for Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo, and a permanent deal could still go ahead if that develops in such a way.

Which other clubs may be affected?

While the proposal is not a direct reaction to reports linking Newcastle with Neves, Eddie Howe’s side will be one of the main affected teams. They are now owned by the Saudi PIF who also own Al-Hilal, Al-Nassr, Al-Ahli and Al-Ittihad, meaning any loans from said clubs will be blocked.

Aston Villa’s ownership also have majority stakes in several clubs across Portugal, Egypt and Japan while Brighton owner Tony Bloom also owns Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise. Arsenal

Everton are currently in the process of being taken over by 777 Partners, who own multiple teams including Genoa, Standard Liege and Hertha Berlin. Majority shareholders in West Ham, Wolves and Sheffield United also have associations elsewhere.

In the Premier League, only Brentford, Burnley, Fulham, Liverpool, Luton and Tottenham have no related parties.