Chelsea face severe point deduction than Nottingham Forest over PL finance rules

A FINANCIAL expert has warned that Chelsea face a “more severe” points deduction than Everton and Nottingham Forest if they are found guilty of breaking Premier League financial rules.

The Blues have spent over £1billion on new signings since Todd Boehly's arrival in 2022.

But clubs cannot record a loss of more than £105million over a three-year period under the League's profit and sustainability rules.

Everton and Forest have both fallen foul this season, with each side receiving a points deduction.

Everton have been docked six points by the league following an appeal.

While Forest have been plunged into the relegation zone after a four-point hit.

Chelsea are yet to face any charges, with the club having also sold plenty of players. More are likely to go this summer, with big earners such as Romelu Lukaku and Kepa Arrizabalaga linked with Saudi Arabia. However, the Blues could miss out on European qualification for the second season running. That would see their finances take a huge hit, especially with Boehly hoping to land a world-class striker. And financial expert Stefan Borson reckons Chelsea would face a huge points deduction if they are eventually charged and found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules.

He told talkSPORT: “Possibly more severe (than Forest and Everton). Chelsea fans turn on Mauricio Pochettino - but Blues boss uses prop in press conference to defend himself

Where clubs in danger stand...Nottingham Forest Deducted four points for breaching spending limit by £34.563m. Appeal is likely with final decision then expected by early May. Initial 10 point deduction for 2021-22 breaches reduced to six points on appeal. But the club will have a hearing into its admitted 2022-23 breach next week and