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isnt that the case in spanish football. they all have to have a buy out clause, its the law

Yes, hence why PSG were able to activate Neymar's release clause.

Actually it's not PSG who activated his release clause but Neymar sort of bought his contract himself probably because such clauses have to be included in Spain. In fact he got the money from the Qatar government to be their football ambassador and signed for PSG once he was released after paying his release fee. This is what is explained by the French press and thus PSG dont think they will have issues with FFP as they didn't make the payment to Barcelona. I suppose this is how lawyers and accounts make their living.

Surely even that sort of thing should be outlawed as part of FFP especially as PSG are owned by some sort of Qatary entity (I think)?

It depends how the regulation is and I am sure that there are tons of lawyers who have found a solution around it. Qatar wants an ambassador for their world cup and can pay whatever they want, this is why they are relaxed.

Southampton digging their heals in will not help them, it may back fire on them when they want to sign a player who uses them as a stepping stone to a bigger club, trouble getting the move may make them think twice about joining Soton.

Soton have not been bought yet, so it maybe the new proposed owners who are holding it up.. Not sure when the deal to purchase Soton will be ratified... Soton costs less than Naymar..