Man City charged LATEST: Club could face RELEGATION or expulsion while suffering Bellingham BLOW
PREMIER LEAGUE champions Manchester City could be EXPELLED from top-flight English football after their breach of 115 financial rules allegations.
Other possible punishments include a points deduction for the reigning champions, transfer bans, spending limits and even the stripping of previous titles.
The investigation into the club's dealings has lasted for four years.
And now the Premier League have published their findings on their website - and it does not make good reading for the Etihad club, although at this stage they have been charged but not found guilty.
Furthermore, reports suggest that the charges could be detrimental to their hopes of signing Jude Bellingham this summer.
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Manchester United linked to Sommer
Manchester United are said to be closing in on the signing of Borussia Monchengladbach goalkeeper Yann Sommer.
The Swiss keeper, 33, is being lined up for a January switch to Old Trafford, reports German weekly sports magazine .
Ronaldo 'open to Chelsea move'
Cristiano Ronaldo is still open to a move to Chelsea despite his whopping £173million-a-year offer from Saudi side Al-Nassr.
The World Cup-chasing Portugal star is a free agent after his messy exit from Manchester United.
And according to the , the 37-year-old is still open to offers, including any potential proposal from Stamford Bridge.
Caicedo’s value skyrockets to £70m
Manchester United tried but failed to sign Brighton star Moises Caicedo for £3.6m two years ago – and they will have to pay quite a bit more for him now.
The Red Devils – along with Newcastle – are thought to still want Ecuadorian midfielder but they will have to shell out up to £70m for the 21-year-old this time around.
Man Utd tracking Milan’s Leao
Manchester United may make AC Milan Rafael Leao their main target target-man if their interest in Cody Gakpo falls flat.
PSV Eindhoven star Gakpo’s price has skyrocketed after his stunning displays for Holland at the World Cup so far.
That could see the Red Devils turn to Portugal ace Leao, 23, instead, according to the
Antonio Conte wants Josko Gvardiol
Tottenham Hotspur boss Antonio Conte has set his sights on Josko Gvardiol, another World Cup sensation.
The Croatia defender has plenty of admirers, however, and Chelsea were thought to be close to completing a deal.
Despite this, reports in Italy believe that it is now Conte who wishes to sign the central defender and Spurs could make a move sooner rather than later.
Barcelona interested in Mohammed Kudus
Another World Cup star could be on the move as Barcelona are showing interest in Ghana midfielder Mohammed Kudus.
The Ajax player has been in impressive form for his national side, but they bowed out of the tournament at the group stages.
Sun Sport have revealed that Ajax are likely to ask for around £40million for the midfielder and that Barcelona are among the clubs looking for a deal.
Man Utd ready to move for Cody Gakpo
Manchester United are ready to up their efforts to bring Cody Gakpo to Old Trafford, Sun Sport have exclusively revealed.
PSV are willing to sell the Dutch star, who has impressed during the World Cup.
The Red Devils are expected to up their efforts to bring him to the Premier League in January and there is expectation that a deal will be struck.
Antonio Conte statement
Tottenham manager Antonio Conte says the club can’t live up to "crazy" expectations if they don’t spend like their Premier League rivals.
Conte said: “I continue to repeat that last season we made a miracle. It happened, why? Because we played only one competition and we played with 12 or 13 players that didn’t have injuries in the last 15 games.
“We did a miracle, but I knew what the situation was and then I was very clear with the club (over what was needed) to become title contenders. I remember very well in the summer people talked about Tottenham as title contenders but it was a bit crazy to see this.
“To become title contenders, to become a team ready to fight to win something, you need to have a solid foundation, which means to have 14 or 15 strong players, with quality, and the other young players to develop.
“Every season, you can add two players - but two players priced £50m, £60m, £70m. In this way, it means you are signing important players who can improve the quality and the level of your team. But this is a process, guys”