Everton now face new FFP ‘problem’ as claim now made on potential second breach

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Everton’s points deduction was received in the manner one would perfectly expect from a fanbase never willing to lie down and accept unfairness.

After all, protests persist even though the ruling was made months ago, with the appeal process now rumbling on in the background.

First dressing Goodison Park in a sea of pink ‘CORRUPT’ cards, a series of chants and banners were produced to not only air their grievances towards the Premier League, but also to inspire a side that so easily could have crumbled after such a landmark punishment.

There is a quiet hopefulness that some kind of remuneration could emerge from that aforementioned appeal, but as of yet, they remain 17th, still firmly engrossed in a relegation battle.

However, reports elsewhere are now suggesting that the worst could actually be set to occur, and that another FFP breach might be in the offing.

Were Everton to be deducted more points, the fanbase might just implode from pure fury directed at the division.

Will Everton be deducted more points?

Speaking on the BBC’s Transfer Gossip Daily podcast, journalist Luke Edwards sought to offer his verdict on the likelihood that the Toffees will receive an additional sanction.

He would note: ‘The problem for Everton is, and we’re going to talk about another story later on about this, the rumours in football are that Everton are still very very close to another, a second, profit and sustainability breach.

‘They’ve already been docked ten points and that unfortunately means that vultures are going to circle now, I can’t imagine they’re going to sell Branthwaite this month, I think we’re talking about £80m, £90m asking price to sign him.’

Will Everton have to sell players this January?

When delving back through their recent activity in the transfer market, it seems wholly unfeasible that another deduction could be in the works.

After all, Everton are one of just two clubs to have posted a profit in the last three transfer windows, having offloaded their star men without reinvesting heavily to plug those gaps created.

However, given their impressive form this campaign under Sean Dyche, a number of new assets have emerged, with the rest of the Premier League and even some of Europe’s elite now keeping tabs on them.

The likes of Branthwaite, as Edwards notes, as well as Amadou Onana, are of widespread interest to many top sides, and it could prove a tough task to retain their services for the long-term future.

But, this January will likely not require a big-money sacrifice, and if they are to be punished it is too late now to try and comply with the ever-changing financial rules.

It is in the summer when fans likely need to start worrying about the continued presence of this youthful spine.