Nottingham Forest have released a statement after being charged for breaching the Premier League's profit and sustainability laws.

Forest and Everton were referred to an independent commission on Monday.

Forest announced later in the day:

"Nottingham Forest acknowledges the statement from the Premier League confirming that the club has today been charged with a breach of the league's Profitability and Sustainability Rules.

"The club intends to continue to cooperate fully with the Premier League on this matter and are confident of a speedy and fair resolution."