Gary O'Neil revealed Wolves faced a possible 10-point deduction next season if they had pushed the boat out to sign Armando Broja on loan from Chelsea.
Wolves tracked Broja throughout the winter window but twice decided they were unable to complete a loan deal without breaking spending rules. The 22-year-old has now joined Fulham for a loan fee of about £4million.
Wolves sold £140m worth of talent last summer but are still sailing close to the wind. Everton have already been docked 10 points this season for breaking the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules and face a potential second punishment before the end of the campaign, while Nottingham Forest could also lose points.