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Former Everton chief Keith Wyness has suggested Everton could now sue Man City for Premier League points in a “ridiculous” new twist.
Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, the 66-year-old – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – slammed top-flight chiefs for the delays in dealing with Man City’s 115 outstanding FFP charges.
Last year, City were charged by the Premier League with 115 financial breaches spanning nine seasons – but their case is yet to be heard by an independent commission.
It is believed the treble-winners are not expected to face a verdict on their charges for at least 12 more months – with a hearing set to come later this year.
Everton have already been charged and punished with one breach of the league’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules since then – and could land another points deduction for a separate breach within weeks.
Wyness can’t believe ‘ridiculous’ Man City delay – Everton could now sue
Wyness suggested the Toffees could sue City for points on the league table if they are eventually found guilty – and Everton are cleared following their appeals.
He told Football Insider‘s Insider Track podcast: “It’s complex, with the 115 charges. I’ve said that many times.
“I think they split off into three or four categories.
“I just don’t know why it’s taking so long. Man City recently beat Everton – is there a case for Everton to sue and get those points back if City are found guilty and we’re innocent of the charges?
“That’s where this stupid merry-go-round the Premier League have opened could end.
“It could end up being a ridiculous situation like that.
“The delay in hearing Man City’s case is something I’m definitely against and it could have been handled much better by the Premier League.”
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It’s no secret that West Ham star Lucas Paqueta almost joined Manchester City last summer before the betting accusations made against him.
But the reported £85m move to Man City collapsed as a result of the FA case.
West Ham will be counting their lucky stars that was the case given how bad they have been without Lucas Paqueta over the last two months.
That investigation is still hanging over Paqueta, who denies the allegations.
Manchester City still want Paqueta
It has not stopped speculation that Manchester City will resurrect the Paqueta deal with West Ham in the summer window.
Especially after it emerged Paqueta’s people are pushing the FA for a conclusion so he can get that “dream” move.
Hammers fans clearly don’t want to see their Brazilian magnifico leave.
And there’s great news for West Ham as the Man City move for Paqueta takes a significant twist.
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Because The Telegraph claims the champions will now only be able to sign Paqueta if Bernardo Silva is sold.
And selling Silva may be far easier said than done. He will have two years left on a contract extension signed just summer. He turns 30 in the summer and there has been tightening of the belt across all of Europe when it comes to transfer spending.
While it is not explicitly stated, it appears to be a clear sign Man City are having to tread more carefully regarding transfers as a result of the 115 FFP charges hanging over their head.
The report states Man City will only sign Paqueta from West Ham if Silva can be sold.
So it will give the Hammers hope of perhaps holding on to their playmaker for one more season – or better still – beyond.
FA charge could mean one more year at West Ham for Paqueta
It comes after journalist Graeme Bailey reported that Manchester City are more determined than ever to sign the Hammers star in the summer.
“Sources have told HITC that Manchester City fully intend on making a new bid for West Ham United attacking midfielder Lucas Paqueta this summer,” Bailey states.
“Paqueta’s camp were left infuriated at being denied a move to City last summer and they are now pushing the FA to announce their results as they are determined to make sure they don’t impact on his future again.”
Man City will not sell Silva without knowing for sure they can sign Paqueta from West Ham.
And any deal between the champions and the Hammers could be further protracted.
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