Everton’s former chief Keith Wyness has claimed Leeds United could breach Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) and face a points deduction if they win the play-off final on Sunday (26 May).
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 – suggested £20million in win bonuses will be due to the Whites squad if they return to the top flight, which could tip them over the edge of the regulations.
Leeds face Southampton at Wembley on Sunday (26 May) with a place in the Premier League on the line.
Daniel Farke’s Whites overcame Norwich in the semi-finals after finishing third during the regular season, while Russell Martin’s side beat West Brom after finishing fourth.
Leicester, who have already been charged with a PSR breach for the 2022-23 campaign, and Ipswich have already secured automatic promotion to the top flight.
Leeds face ‘£20m’ payout if they win play-off final, says Wyness
Wyness insisted promoted sides should be given a two or three-year “amnesty” to establish themselves while avoiding sanctions for overspending.
He told Football Insider‘s Insider Track podcast: “When I had a look at the numbers at the top level, I realised that we could have the most ridiculous situation.
“If Leeds get promoted on Sunday, they could breach PSR and land a points deduction because of the win bonuses and promotion bonuses they have to pay the players.
That could be the amount which tips them over the edge. It just makes no sense at all.
“It’s quite normal in the Championship to incentivise promotion for the squad.
“I believe it may be as much as £20million owed to the Leeds squad if they win at Wembley.
“It comes back to what I’ve been saying for months – we need an amnesty for promoted clubs.
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