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NOTTINGHAM FOREST have been hit with a four-point deduction for breaching Profit and Sustainability Rules, according to reports.The sanction sees the club plummet into the relegation zone.Nottingham Forest have been hit with a points deductionCredit: PAThe punishment sees the club fall into the bottom threeCredit: RexForest were 17th with 25 points. But they will to fall to 18th on 21 points, one behind 17th-placed Luton, claim The Guardian.They were charged in January for breaching the Premier League’s PSR rules in the 2022/23 campaign.Under the Financial Fair Play regulations, clubs cannot lose more than £105million over three seasons.This year is Forest’s second in the top-flight but they have not avoided punishment after being measured against both Prem and EFL regulations.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhile in the Championship, clubs are not allowed to lose more than £61m-a-year and they were £34.5m above the threshold.Since their promotion via the 2022 play-off final, they have splashed the cash on 42 players.They have broke their transfer record three times for Taiwo Awoniyi, Morgan Gibbs-White and Ibrahim Sangare.In their case against the independent panel, Forest admitted the breach but have argued they only broke the rules for two months while filing their accounts between June 30 and September 1.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThey had only received the first instalment of the £47.5m they are owed by Tottenham from the sale of Brennan Johnson in a deal completed on September 1.Forest could’ve sold him to Brentford for £30m and complied with the regulations but held out for Spurs’ bigger bid.What is FFP? How Financial Fair Play is affecting Man Utd and Arsenal in January transfer windowForest have two weeks to launch an appeal.However, the Premier League have pencilled in May 24 as a backstop date for any appeal, which is after the season ends on May 19.Nuno Espirito Santo’s side are the second team to be slapped by a deduction after Everton were docked six points.They originally had ten taken from their total but it was reduced after a successful appeal.Everton could be hit with a second deduction for another PSR breach.The Toffees’ hearing must be completed by April 8, allowing any further points deduction to be imposed before the end of the season – although they would surely appeal any extra punishment.Forest’s 42 signings since promotion
2022/23:

Morgan Gibbs-White
Taiwo Awoniyi
Danilo
Neco Williams
Emmanuel Dennis
Orel Mangala
Moussa Niakhate
Giulian Biancone
Lewis O’Brien
Remo Freuler
Omar Richards
Jonjo Shelvey
Renan Lodi
Chris Wood
Ui-jo Hwang
Willy Boly
Harry Toffolo
Felipe
Josh Bowler
Brandon Aguilera
Jesse Lingard
Gustavo Scarpa
Cheikhou Kouyate
Andre Ayew
Wayne Hennessey
Adnan Kanuric
Dean Henderson
Loic Bade
Keylor Navas
Serge Aurier

2023/24:

Ibrahim Sangare
Anthony Elanga
Andrew Omobamidele
Murrilo
Nicolas Dominguez
Matt Turner
Matz Sels
Odysseas Vlachodimos
Callum Hudson-Odoi
Nuno Tavares
Gio Reyna
Ola Aina
Andrey Santos
Gonzalo Montiel
Divock Origi
Rodrigo Ribiero More

FORMER Liverpool star Dean Saunders is tipping No2 Pep Lijnders to replace Jurgen Klopp this summer.And he reckons the Anfield assistant has already got the backing of the dressing room as FSG step up their search for a new manager.Liverpool No2 Pep Lijnders has been tipped to replace Jurgen KloppCredit: PAHe has been assistant boss since 2014, apart from five months managing in HollandCredit: GettyKlopp is leaving Liverpool at the end of the season after winning the lot on Merseyside.Xabi Alonso is the clear favourite to succeed him after leading Bayer Leverkusen to the brink of a first-ever Premier League title.Liverpool are also interested in Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim.While Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi is on their radar too.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever, ex-Kop ace Saunders believes a more left-field approach could be taken by Liverpool owner John Henry and FSG.He believes Klopp’s assistant Lijnders has emerged as an option, despite only having one extremely brief experience in the dugout.The Dutchman, 41, first joined Liverpool as assistant in 2014 before leaving to become manager of NEC in January 2018.But he was sacked just five months later after failing to win promotion to the Eredivisie.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERAnd he returned to Liverpool soon after, eventually helping them win the Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup.Lijnders’ departure as assistant this manager was confirmed alongside Klopp’s exit message.Jurgen Klopp announces he will QUIT Liverpool at end of season in bombshell statementDean Saunders reckons Lijnders already has the backing of Liverpool’s dressing roomCredit: PA:Empics SportBut Saunders reckons there could be a plot twist for Lijnders to stay on as the main man, having already won the backing of the dressing room.Alan Brazil first told talkSPORT: “I am told the players wouldn’t mind the number two, Pep, taking over.”Saunders, who scored 11 goals in 42 games for Liverpool, responded: “I heard that as well. At least Lijnders knows what’s going on there.“It’s difficult, who do you give the job to? That club is that big.”Lijnders himself spoke about his future after the Carabao Cup final win against Chelsea.He said: “Nobody will replace Jurgen. I was clear, to be honest, when we had the talk a long time ago, for me it was clear and it made it easier for me.“I always got offers and my heart says yes, but my loyalty to Jurgen said no.READ MORE SUN STORIES“So we agreed to finish this project together and it is the right way to do it.“Liverpool will find a new coach with ideas and I am excited to manage to find the right club. But until the last final of the season, I am focused on Liverpool.” More

LIVERPOOL defender Jarell Quansah has revealed why he snubbed Manchester United and Manchester City to stay on Merseyside.The English centre-back, 21, has been with The Reds since he arrived as a young boy in 2008.Jarell Quansah, left, has established himself in Liverpool’s first-team squadCredit: GettyAnd he is beginning to make a name for himself having featured 24 times this season – including six Premier League starts.But there was a time when he was coming through the Anfield ranks that he looked at other clubs.They included both Man Utd and Man City, but it was Liverpool’s quality of training that made up his mind.Speaking to The Athletic, he said: “I went around different places to see what was out there. I did City, Manchester United, Wigan, Bolton… all of them.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Back then, I was just playing and enjoying what I was doing. Any time I could play football, I was happy.”My parents thought having more options would be better.”He then went on to add: “I just remember Liverpool offering the best training.”That was where I enjoyed my football the most and that’s why I stayed.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSQuansah, who has benefited from injuries to Joel Matip and Ibrahima Konate, admits at the start of the season he thought he would be loaned out again – following a spell with Bristol Rovers in the 2022/23 campaign.But he ended up forcing his way into Jurgen Klopp’s side and has developed at a rapid rate.Tyson Fury rocks very bold outfit as Gypsy King attends huge heavyweight Man Utd vs Liverpool FA Cup clashHe said: “Coming into the season, it was more about the opportunity to train with the best players in the world and learn from them.”Last summer, I probably thought the plan would be to go out on loan again.”But when I went on pre-season with the first team I just said to myself, ‘You’ve got to give everything and show what you can do’.”Thankfully, I did that, and I was able to kick on. I’ve learned already in football that it’s a mad game and anything can happen.” More

RUUD VAN NISTELROOY is eyeing a Premier League managerial role after almost a year away from the dugout.The Dutchman has rejected multiple offers since leaving PSV in the summer.Ruud van Nistelrooy is eyeing a managerial role in the Premier LeagueCredit: GettyThe Dutchman won a Premier League title during five years with Manchester UnitedCredit: GettyVan Nistelrooy guided his former club to a second place finish and a Dutch Cup triumph during his only season in charge.Several clubs have attempted to lure him back to management this term, including Dutch side Heerenveen.However, the 47-year-old has now revealed he wants to manage in either England or Spain.He is quoted by The Mirror explaining: “I have had offers from various clubs, also in my own country, but I would love to work in England or in Spain.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I want to coach in a league where I have played, because in those countries I speak the language fluently. In my opinion, I have gained plenty of experience. I have gone through the ranks.”I did the younger youth teams at PSV Eindhoven, I was coach of the under-21s and subsequently became manager of the first team.”I have managed a lot of different players. I helped young talented players develop, let them grow, like Gakpo, Madueke, (Johan) Bakayoko and Xavi Simons. I was able to support them in their development.”It matters to me that it is a well organised club. I still want to work with young players, but ideally with a mixture of experienced professionals.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I want to help them improve and bring a winning mentality. The latter is the most important thing. With my style of football.”Prior to managing PSV, Van Nistelrooy worked with the club’s youth teams earlier in his coaching career as well as serving as Netherlands assistant manager.Rio Ferdinand reveals Cristiano Ronaldo wasn’t best finisher at Man Utd – and all other strikers ‘would agree’The former striker spent five years in England as a player after joining Manchester United in 2001.He went on to score 150 goals in 219 appearances for the Red Devils, including 95 Premier League strikes.Van Nistelrooy also finished as top scorer during United’s title-winning 2002/03 campaign, one of four major trophies he won with the club. More