sports
Everton exploring legal options over lack of sporting sanctions against Chelsea
Merseyside club to demand formal explanation from Premier League

TL;DR
- Everton is considering a legal challenge against the Premier League over the handling of Chelsea's undisclosed payments sanction.
- Chelsea was fined £10.75m and given a suspended transfer ban for reporting £47.5m of hidden payments.
- Everton, who were docked eight points for profit and sustainability breaches, feel aggrieved by the lack of sporting sanctions for Chelsea.
- Nottingham Forest, also docked points for a PSR breach, is unhappy and has discussed joining forces with Everton to challenge the Premier League.
- Both clubs plan to write to the Premier League requesting a formal explanation for Chelsea's punishment and the process behind it.
- Concerns exist that the Chelsea decision could set a precedent for Manchester City's 115 Financial Fair Play charges.
- The Premier League reportedly negotiated with Chelsea due to their cooperation, an explanation that does not mention "sporting advantage" despite Chelsea winning trophies during the payment period.