Burnley and Leeds United have written to the Premier League urging it to instruct Everton to keep all data relating to their finances, according to numerous reports.
Friday afternoon brought the news that Burnley and Leeds, who are battling to stay up, had sent a letter to the Premier League over Everton's compliance with profit and sustainability rules. The news emerged less than 24 hours hour after the Blues beat Crystal Palace 3-2 at Goodison Park to secure their survival in the top flight - and there was the suggestion that the Clarets and the Whites could both could begin legal proceedings.
Now, further reports from multiple organisations have suggested more contact has been made by Burnley and Leeds. It is now claimed the clubs are requesting that Everton make sure none of their financial records from the past three years, which would be relevant to an inquiry, are lost.
