The Premier League's financial regulation storm is intensifying with Chelsea now facing a potential points deduction investigation over secret payments made during Roman Abramovich's ownership era.
According to exclusive reports, the league is examining suspicious financial transactions that may have been concealed through offshore vehicles during the Russian oligarch's tenure. These revelations come as Everton and Nottingham Forest await imminent verdicts on their own alleged Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) breaches.
Double Trouble for Everton and Forest
Both Merseyside and Midlands clubs face the realistic prospect of points deductions this season after being charged with separate financial violations. The independent commission's decision could dramatically alter the Premier League relegation battle, with all three clubs currently positioned in the bottom half of the table.
Forest's situation appears particularly precarious after recording losses of £45.6 million over their last assessment period - significantly exceeding the £61 million threshold permitted for the three-year cycle.
Chelsea's Mounting Problems
The West London giants, now under Todd Boehly's ownership, could face severe consequences for historical financial irregularities. The Premier League's investigation focuses on payments worth tens of millions that were allegedly routed through obscure offshore companies connected to transfer dealings.
Despite the current ownership's cooperation with authorities, Chelsea remain vulnerable to sanctions for any financial misconduct that occurred during the Abramovich regime. The club's extravagant spending under Boehly - exceeding £1 billion on new players - has only increased scrutiny on their financial practices.
Premier League's Financial Crackdown
This unprecedented wave of investigations signals the league's determination to enforce financial fairness regulations rigorously. With multiple high-profile clubs facing sanctions, the integrity of the competition's financial rules is being tested like never before.
The coming weeks promise dramatic developments as commissions deliver verdicts that could reshape the Premier League table and establish powerful precedents for financial regulation enforcement in English football.
