I suspect the EFL have bottled this, and that the decision will increase Wednesday's chances in their appeal against their points deduction. Don't think they want a league full of aspirational Prem teams disfigured by multiple points deductions.
According to the Derby Telegraph, it doesn't look like the EFL looked at the valuation of Pride Park, they looked at the way Derby amortise the value of players
More likely Pride Park is massively overvalued. If the owner is happy to 'pay' that much what are they going to do - make him offer less and force Derby to accept less? It's a private transaction.
I suspect the EFL have bottled this, and that the decision will increase Wednesday's chances in their appeal against their points deduction. Don't think they want a league full of aspirational Prem teams disfigured by multiple points deductions.
" Barrister and solicitor fees for both sides stretch into seven figures - a bill which in legal battles is typically paid by the losing side. That cost is now almost certain to be spread across all Championship clubs. "