Anthony Onifade

Mon 15 January 2024 7:40, UK

Everton will get no protection from having already been sanctioned if they are found guilty of more profit and sustainability breaches, according to the Liverpool ECHO.

The news outlet shared on 14 January that clubs can face prosecution over several years which means Everton will get no protection having already suffered a ten-point deduction for breaching the Premier League spending rules.

The Athletic journalist David Ornstein shared on 14 January that Everton and Nottingham Forest are expected to be informed on Monday (15 January) that they’ve been found in breach.

The Liverpool ECHO adds that any alleged breach will be dealt with during the course of this season, with any punishment – including a points deduction – being applied to the current campaign.

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The situation is tricky for Everton due to potential breaches of the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability regulations.

The Toffees are already under the microscope and pressure having already been handed a ruthless ten-point deduction punishment in the Premier League and could yet face more with this new development.

Their vulnerability to a second charge is likely linked to Farhad Moshiri’s financial issues, incompetence and a new stadium project at Bramley-Moore Dock.

The perceived unfairness arises when comparing Everton’s case to Manchester City’s, who faced over 100 charges in February without a resolution communicated yet – which is incredibly baffling.

Everton are also joined by Nottingham Forest in this torrid affair and it will be intriguing to see how both clubs react and proceed to fight against any fresh sanctions.

Given the punishment the Toffees have already faced, what more can the club do to avoid this? They are already working with the Premier League, which may not be as much help as once thought.

In other Everton news, a Toffees-linked player is now in advanced talks to secure a move to Sheffield United in the January transfer window.