Man City news: 115 charges ‘hell could break loose’ as transfer snub explained

All the latest from Manchester City as the club could possibly receive a verdict on their 115 financial charges sooner rather than later, and they’ve also had a transfer snub explanation

Manchester City took a major hit on the pitch at the weekend and the club is still plagued by uncertainty off it. City were stunned at Villa Park on Sunday when they were beaten 1-0 by Aston Villa.

However, their season could take another drastic turn if the latest news on their ongoing court case is anything to go by. The Sky Blues were charged back in February 2023 of 115 financial charges, a case of which the implications could be seismic for the club.

The marathon hearing began in September last year, with the anniversary of its conclusion approaching in early December. However, speculation is rife that City could learn the outcome of their Premier League charges case during the November international break.

With the club and fans alike in the dark over the outcome, the latest City news sees a financial expert give his take on what could happen to the Citizens if they were found guilty.

Legal experts are also preparing for the verdict, with one source suggesting the conclusion to the case could cause chaos amongst Premier League clubs. When it comes to on the pitch matters, Spurs defender Luka Vuskovic has opened up on the prospect of joining their rivals one day.

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City warned ‘all hell could break loose’

Sources via The i Paper claim a figure, with insider knowledge of how arbitration cases work, told them legal experts are preparing for a verdict on the case to hit in mid-November. The outlet claims that several figures at Premier League clubs also believe a decision will happen by the end of this year at the latest.

Additionally, they quote a source as saying: “It’s gone very quiet and because it’s been going on for so long it’s almost been forgotten about, but all hell could break loose when it lands.” The report also revealed that a stunning 250,000 documents could be part of the case. Legal experts often work on the basis that for every week a hearing lasts, four weeks of deliberation are required.

As detailed in the report, this was true for Everton’s first case of profitability and sustainability, which spanned five days. Applying this assumption to City’s charges, their alleged 12-week case would take 48 weeks, placing the conclusion in early November.

Earlier this month, Stefan Borson, former legal advisor to the club, told talkSPORT: “I think there’s a very good chance it will come out in the next international window, and I really can’t see it going into 2026. I just cannot see it extending beyond the year. I think it is almost out.”

Legal expert discusses City options

Some of the charges facing City include a “failure to provide accurate and up-to-date financial information from 2009/10 to and including 2017/18,” and a “failure to co-operate with Premier League investigations from December 2018 – present [February 2023].” Football finance expert Dr Dan Plumley, speaking to Grosvenor Sport, believes City will almost certainly appeal if they were found to have breached the rules.

“It is tricky to tell on timeframe linked to appeal as it could keep going on and on,” he said. “It depends on what the verdict is and then what either side would do next, etc, but both parties have the right to appeal, and we have certainly already heard noises from City in the past that they would look to appeal and tie the PL up in litigation.

“These things are never straightforward, and you are dealing with power and egos too in the middle of this, which cannot be ignored. It was always likely to be a lengthy process given the amount of charges and the time frame it relates to. Lawyers on both sides need to pore over the detail, and then there is the independent commission hearing and the verdict itself.

“There will then be a further delay until we see the decision and any detail in the public domain, which is again normal in the course of how these things run. It is a very costly exercise on both sides, though that is for sure.”

On what could happen to City if the verdict goes against them, he added: “I would suggest that a points deduction and fine would be most likely, with relegation and title stripping being the extreme, but unlikely, scenarios.”

Spurs youngster teases City move

Tottenham Hotspur youngster Luka Vuskovic has claimed he is taking it “one step at a time” after he was asked about joining City one day. Prior to agreeing a deal with Spurs, City held a strong interest in the centre-back.

The defender wasn’t part of Thomas Frank’s plans this season, and so Spurs sent him on loan to Hamburg SV in the Bundesliga, where he’s made six appearances so far, scoring one goal. Sport Klub have now spoken to the 18-year-old Croatian, where he touched upon his decision to move to north London over Manchester.

“The feeling was really great, I was overjoyed,” he said on moving to Spurs. “My father called me, said that they were just waiting for my signature, that they really wanted me. They showed me the project. And I really liked it. I didn’t think much about it.

“I think Tottenham was a perfect fit because they presented a great project. Manchester City has many, many, many young players. I didn’t want to be just a number. At Tottenham, they presented me as one of the top projects. And that really meant a lot to me at that moment. That was the deciding factor, let’s say.”

However, if City were to reignite their interest in him, Vuskovic refused to shut down the possibility of one day lining up at the Etihad. He added: “I honestly have no idea. I’m taking it one step at a time, feeling great right now, making good progress. And I hope it continues that way.”

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