Expert: Everton will escape sanction from EPL despite pushing FFP rules to the limit – but the Usmanov deal may move other clubs into the red

Expert says loophole in EPL’s rules will permit controversial deal. “It’s so obviously a scam,” says Ed Thompson who fear Everton have created wage inflation across the Premier League.
£36 million additional sponsorship from Usmanov company plus capitalisation of new stadium costs should bring Everton back into the black.
“Innovative” USM deals may test UEFA’s “fair value” rules.

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