The agents of a few Manchester City stars are reportedly weighing up their options amid claims the club could be relegated if found guilty.
City's trial against the Premier League began on Monday, with the club facing 115 charges of alleged breaching of the league's financial rules.
There have reports claiming that the Citizens could face heavy punishment, ranging from relegation and expulsion from English football.
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According to the Daily Mail, the player's agents are now keeping their options open with regards to their futures at the club in case the club to get relegated.The report adds the agents would like to hold discussions with the Premier League champions about the plans as they want to be informed about options if they are found guilty.
Former Manchester City chiefs David Bernstein did reveal that he is worried about his former team and the serious charges.
"I am not surprised it has got to this stage. There are 115 charges, they cover a wide period of time, and on the surface, they are serious charges and have to be answered," the ex-chief told Sky Sports, per GOAL.
"In a way, they should have got this resolved somewhat earlier, but these things do take time.
"I am a City fan, as well as being an ex-chairman, and I am worried.
"On the surface, they look to be serious charges. City will have the best lawyers, they will defend themselves as they absolutely have the right to do and we will see what happens.
"This is really heavy stuff."
