The Premier League has imposed a four-point deduction on Nottingham Forest for breaching Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR), plunging them into the relegation zone.
The East Midlands side, previously sitting in 17th place, will now drop down the table, trailing behind Luton Town by one point.
The announcement, expected to be made by the Premier League on Monday, comes as a significant blow to Forest, who had admitted to the breach but are reportedly planning to lodge an appeal.
According to reports from The Guardian, Forest’s breach centered around their handling of the sale of academy product Brennan Johnson.
Despite having the opportunity to sell Johnson to Brentford before the PSR deadline in June, Forest opted to hold out for a higher fee, ultimately selling him to Tottenham Hotspur on deadline day for a staggering £47.5 million.
Forest defended their approach to Johnson’s sale, arguing that it was done with sustainability in mind. However, an independent panel dismissed their defense, leading to the imposition of the points deduction.
The news has sent shockwaves through the footballing world, with fans and pundits alike expressing surprise at the severity of the punishment.
Forest now find themselves in a precarious position, facing the prospect of a relegation battle as they seek to claw their way back from the bottom of the table.
As the club prepares to contest the points deduction through an appeal process, the footballing community watches with bated breath, eager to see how the situation unfolds.
For Nottingham Forest, the road ahead is fraught with uncertainty, but their resolve to fight for their place in the Premier League remains unwavering.
