Even more points deductions?! Chelsea & Everton among six Premier League teams may be forced to sell players quickly due to profit and sustainability rules

According to Sky Sports, Chelsea, Aston Villa, Newcastle, Everton, Nottingham Forest and Leicester are all grappling with the imperative to offload key players before June 30 - the cutoff date for Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) evaluation. Each club's specific financial threshold remains confidential; hence the selling needs of each entity will vary to keep their losses below the £105m mark over the last three years.

Clubs failing to meet the spending regulations could face severe sanctions, including points deductions. Last season, Everton experienced the repercussions firsthand, being docked points on two occasions for different breaches, resulting in a total loss of eight points. Similarly, Nottingham Forest faced a four-point deduction for a single breach. These penalties underscore the importance of adhering to financial rules and the dire consequences of failing to do so.

Selling players is the most straightforward and immediate method for clubs to boost their income and comply with regulations. While new commercial deals are an alternative, they often take longer to negotiate and finalise. Player transfers, on the other hand, can provide a quick influx of cash, allowing clubs to balance their books more effectively.

The impending June 30 deadline is likely to create a flurry of activity in the transfer market. Clubs needing to sell players quickly may accept lower fees than they would under less pressured circumstances. This could present opportunities for other clubs looking to strengthen their squads at a lower cost. The interplay between financial necessity and market dynamics will be a key storyline as the transfer window unfolds.