Both Leeds United and Burnley have reportedly told the Premier League to hand over copies of any evidence it has collected about Everton’s finances on a possible rule breach after the Merseyside club were able to avoid relegation.
Questions have been asked of the Premier League by Leeds United about their handling of Everton’s £371.8m losses across the last three years - with a potential breach of the financial fair play rules. Last week, The Times reported a joint letter went into the organisation from Burnley and Leeds ahead of the final day of the Premier League season.
Ultimately, it was Leeds who were able to avoid the drop after Jack Harrison secured a famous win for Jesse Marsch's side at Brentford, while Burnley were defeated by Newcastle.
However, this has seemingly not deterred Leeds from continuing to question the legitimacy of Everton's status, with the club reporting huge losses - including the club spending significantly more money on transfers than what they have received.
The clubs are concerned about Everton’s losses, which far outstrip the £105m permitted by Premier League profit and financial sustainability rules across a three-year period. Leeds have declined to comment, but LeedsLive understands, at this point, there remains nothing more than a letter outlining these concerns and asking what the division has done about the losses incurred.
The Times has reported that Football finance experts believe that Everton may have to answer serious questions about their reduced income, whilst still continuing to spend - which arguably was able to keep them in the Premier League.
The report states: "Everton have said they are comfortable they have complied with the rules and have worked “closely” with the Premier League to ensure they are.
"Leeds and Burnley have also asked specifically that Everton do not delete any data or documents relating to transfers, sponsorship, stadium and commercial deals."
