Nottingham Forest could discover the outcome of an investigation into relegation rivals Everton by the end of the season, it has been claimed.
The Toffees are accused of breaching Profitability & Sustainability rules during the 2021/22 season by the Premier League, and could conceivably face a points deduction if they are found guilty. The investigation is currently in the hands of an independent commission, but a decision had not been expected during the current season.
However, Mail Online are now reporting that the outcome could be delivered before the campaign ends on May 28, and that will be of great interest to other clubs like Everton struggling to avoid relegation to the Championship.
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According to the Mail, six clubs have written to the Premier League demanding that the probe into Everton's financial affairs be concluded this season amid calls for greater transparency around the case.
They also claim that during informal talks at a meeting on March 30, the Premier League expressed confidence that the matter could be concluded before the end of the current campaign. It is unclear, should Everton be found guilty, whether any punishment would be enacted this season, a key issue no doubt for their relegation rivals.
In response to the charges, an Everton statement issued on March 24 said: "Everton Football Club is disappointed to hear of the Premier League’s decision to refer an allegation of a breach of Profit & Sustainability regulations to an independent commission.
"The cub strongly contests the allegation of non-compliance and together with its independent team of experts is entirely confident that it remains compliant with all financial rules and regulations.
"Everton is prepared to robustly defend its position to the commission. The club has, over several years, provided information to the Premier League in an open and transparent manner and has consciously chosen to act with the utmost good faith at all times."
It is unclear whether Forest are one of the six clubs that have written to the Premier League.
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