Stefan Borson, a football finance expert, is predicting that Chelsea could potentially face a harsher points deduction than Everton next season due to financial fair play breaches. After Nottingham Forest was docked four points for their own violations, the Premier League has made it clear that they will not hesitate to penalize clubs for breaking the rules.
Everton was the first to face a points deduction, losing 10 points initially before it was reduced to six after an appeal. Forest also fell victim to the profit and sustainability rules like Everton.
Chelsea has splurged over £1billion since the new ownership took over, raising concerns about potential FFP violations. Despite the club’s claims of following the rules, Borson believes they may be in trouble due to certain financial transactions.
To meet profit and sustainability regulations, Chelsea must not exceed £105million in losses over three years. Borson revealed that a player transfer involving Mason Mount was incorrectly accounted for, leading to a potential shortfall in profits this season.
In order to balance the books, Chelsea would need to sell players like Trevoh Chalobah, Armando Broja, and Conor Gallagher for significant sums before June 30th. The tight deadline for player sales has raised questions about the feasibility of meeting FFP requirements within the given time frame.
