EFL say talks are ongoing despite reports

THE EFL has confirmed that no decision has been reached in the ongoing dispute with Derby County despite “media speculation”.

Reports in recent weeks have said the Rams are facing a points deduction for alleged breaches of financial fair play rules.

The Rams were initially charged in January 2020 and in August that year an independent disciplinary commission cleared the club of any wrongdoing.

The following month, September 2020, the EFL announced it would appeal against the dismissal of a second charge over the club’s policy on “amortisation of intangible assets” - how the Rams measured the value of players over the length of a contract.

The appeal resulted in a £100,000 fine in June this year and Derby were instructed to resubmit accounts for the 2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18 financial years.

It was reported by the Daily Mail on Wednesday night that an agreement in principle has been reached between Derby and the EFL that would see the Rams docked nine points now, with three (12 in total) suspended.

But the EFL issued a statement saying: “In response to ongoing media speculation, the EFL wishes to clarify that discussions with Derby County in respect of outstanding Profitability and Sustainability (P&S) matters are continuing and no decision has yet been reached.”

The statement added: “There are no timescales for this matter to be concluded and the League will not be providing any further comment at this time.”