Premier League rivals expect Nottingham Forest to suffer FFP points deduction
Forest’s hearing, which has huge implications for this season’s relegation fight, is expected to be held in the first fortnight of Marc
Chief executives at rival Premier League clubs believe Nottingham Forest will be docked points due to financial rule breaches – which could have a significant impact on the relegation battle ahead.
Everton have already been docked 10 points this season and one Premier League chief executive is “adamant” Forest will suffer a similar fate.
The Merseyside club have appealed against that ruling and are expected to learn the outcome this week, which will have some influence on a second hearing into a further breach as well as Forest’s case.
When is the hearing due?
Forest will learn this week of the date for their hearing after being charged by the Premier League for breaching profit and sustainability rules (PSR) and it is expected to be within the first fortnight of March.
The club and the Premier League will have an opportunity to appeal against the outcome, which will be heard before the end of the season so that any punishment can be applied this campaign.
What are the key arguments?
Forest’s argument is expected to hinge around whether they can convince the independent three-person commission to backdate the £47.5m fee received for the sale of Brennan Johnson to Tottenham Hotspur.
Their claim is that had they sold the player within the financial window under question, when they had lower offers, they would have lost money and instead held out for a higher fee.
