Leeds United spearhead push for Leicester City punishment as documents uncovered – sources
Leeds United are at the forefront of a group of Championship clubs pushing for Leicester City to face sanctions, sources have told Football Insider.
Leicester have been charged for a breach of Profit and Sustainability Rules after exceeding their allowable losses during their final season in the top flight.
The Foxes published their 2022-23 accounts on Tuesday (2 April) revealing an overall loss of close to £90million.
It takes their total losses over the last three years to £215million after also suffering heavy losses in 2020-21 and 2021-22.
Clubs in the Championship are now pushing for Leicester to face sanctions with senior figures complaining that their promotion charge is formed on the foundation of an unfair advantage.
Leeds United join group pushing for Leicester sanctions
It is understood that Leeds are spearheading the complaints with board members at Elland Road furious at the enormity of Leicester’s losses.
As revealed by Football Insider, Leicester City’s points deduction is “only a matter of time” after their accounts revealed the scale of their financial crisis.
Enzo Maresca’s side are currently third in the Championship but boast a game in hand over promotion rivals Leeds and Ipswich Town.
Had Leicester remained in the Premier League, any sanctions from their PSR charge would have been applied this season.
Instead, Leicester are expected to start next season on minus points under the assumption that they will be given a points deduction for their PSR breach.
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