Everton could argue for their second PSR punishment to be pushed back as yet more complexity emerges at Goodison Park.
The Toffees were docked two further points on Monday as the outcome of their second Premier League hearing was made public.
Profit and sustainability rules allow clubs to lose £105million over a three-year period to 2022/23. Everton breached by £16.6million for the three year period.
Everton have dropped one place to 16th and sit just two points above Luton Town, who occupy 18th.
And now, yet more complexity has emerged.
Could Everton ask for Monday’s punishment to be pushed back?
The latest confusion centres around a potential third charge levied against the club.
iNews reported on Wednesday, 10 April, that a third case is set to take place in the summer regarding loan repayments, an issue placed solely down to the development of the Bramley-Moore Dock Stadium.
The report suggests that part of Everton’s appeal could seek to receive no penalty until the saga has played out in the summer.
The i explained: “And the third case now presents even more of a concern for Everton, who may well argue in their appeal they should receive no penalty until that has been resolved, given it is part of the same accounts and directly relevant to this season.
“This could all be considered grounds for a potential case from Everton against the Premier League, which would be incredibly complex, given the Toffees are a member club and shareholder of the top flight.”
Top sports lawyer suggests two rival clubs will be ‘raging’ at potential Everton scenario
Also, courtesy of iNews, sports lawyer Yasin Patel explained how two Premier League clubs will be “raging” if a specific Everton scenario plays out.
“What happens if the case is heard next season and they get points deducted? Any right person would say those points should’ve been deducted this season. If I were Luton or Brentford, I’d be raging,” he said.
The most straightforward route for the authorities would be to accept Everton’s ‘third’ breach as largely down to the new stadium development. It would prevent a whole world of problems and potential lawsuits from heading their way.
In unprecedented circumstances, any scenario could play out considering what has gone before.