Leeds United may pursue legal action against Leicester City if they fall short of automatic promotion or fail to secure a playoff spot this season due to a potential breach of profit and sustainability regulations, suggests football finance expert Kieran Maguire. Maguire points out that if the third-place team finishes within six points of Leicester, they could have grounds for a case against them.
Leicester City, currently topping the league, are reportedly in violation of Premier League profit and sustainability rules, which may result in a points deduction even if they stay in the Championship, though not for the ongoing season.
Speaking on The Price Of Football podcast, Maguire expressed frustration over the situation, raising the question of whether a scenario where a points deduction could have pushed the third-place team to second, thus affecting their promotion chances, might lead to a lawsuit against Leicester.
Leeds United, under the ownership of 49ers Enterprises since summer, have been involved in various legal disputes related to the club’s status. While an initial plan to challenge Everton’s points deduction in court was dismissed, the potential case against Leicester appears to share similarities. It remains to be seen how Leeds will proceed with a potential legal claim against Leicester.
With the legal team of 49ers closely monitoring developments in the Championship, the coming days could see significant developments in this ongoing saga.
