Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, has said he is concerned about the possibility of Manchester City's owners selling the club after guilty verdicts, according to The Guardian. The Guardian reports that Burnham admitted to "concern" over what would happen if the current ownership were to depart.
The comments come amid wider developments around the club. According to BBC, other Premier League clubs believe punishment in the Manchester City charges case will be handed down before the end of the season. Sky News reports that one of Manchester City's sponsors has warned of possible legal action against the Premier League. Manchester City have also published a club statement on their official website, mancity.com.
The Guardian and BBC both carried Burnham's remarks, with the BBC describing him as "really concerned" about the prospect of the owners selling up after rule breaches. No further detail on the verdicts themselves, the identity of the owners involved, or the specific charges was available in the reporting summarised above.
What to watch next: whether the Premier League confirms a timeline for punishment, and whether the club's owners respond to the speculation about their future.
