Changes to Premier League financial rules are unlikely to be problematic for Everton, particularly if the prospective takeover of the club is agreed by January 11. Clubs today voted for amendments to the rules surrounding Associated Party Transactions - regulations designed to prevent clubs from signing deals that are exaggerated beyond ‘fair market value’ (FMV) with businesses linked to their owners.

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Follow live coverage as Everton face Brentford today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

Bees claim share of points in goalless draw at Goodison Park, after their Danish midfielder was sent off in the first half