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.