Nottingham Forest face having to sell one of their star players before the end of June or risk another points deduction next season for breaching financial rules, even if they are relegated.
The judgment of the independent commission which imposed a four-point deduction on Forest for breaching permitted losses in the three years up to June 30, 2023, reveals they are at risk of being in breach again this season.
It would mean Forest having to make about £30 million in profit from selling players. They do have names that would command large fees such as Morgan Gibbs-White, the 24-year-old attacking midfielder.
• Forest could lose more points if they lodge unsuccessful appeal
As revealed by The Times earlier this month, relegated clubs still fall