Clubs seek legal advice over Man City charges compensation

Premier League clubs have sought legal advice as to whether they would have a compensation claim over the Manchester City 115 charges case.

After a long wait for the outcome, City have been found guilty of a majority of the financial rule breaches they were accused of.

It has emerged that a number of Premier League sides, prior to Friday's news, had already started seeking advice over whether they would have a case for financial compensation as a result of City's breaches.

Other Premier League clubs have been formally told about the independent panel's decision. A select group of club directors were informed by email and had to sign a non-disclosure agreement before they could read the document, a source told the BBC

While it is not known when the outcome will be officially communicated to the public by the Premier League, it is understood the punishment decided by the panel will be released before any appeal is completed

Manchester City deny wrongdoing but being found guilty on the most serious charges means they could be looking at a points deduction serious enough to relegate them, large fines or even expulsion from the Premier League

An appeal process could mean the uncertainty surrounding the case continues to cloud the top flight

A sanctions hearing could still be months away. Once that is ruled on by the panel, the result may not be published until City's appeal is completed - which could also take a long time to complete