Everton’s disciplinary hearing into the club’s alleged breach of Premier League spending rules is taking place in secret this week.
Mail Sport has learned that the independent commission began on Tuesday, with Everton and the Premier League making opening submissions in a behind-closed-doors hearing that is scheduled to conclude next week.
The Premier League are expected to publish the verdict and any sanctions imposed by the tribunal at some point next month without giving advance notice to the other clubs, but will be guided by the commission, who are not working to any set timeframe.