Manchester City are expected to appeal a verdict which has been widely reported after more than three years of deliberation.

In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey stated that Manchester City are in the mix to land Atletico Madrid ace Marcos Llorente. It is understood that the Mancunian club would have to compete

The midfielder, now with Barcelona, says he believes in the justice system and the innocence of his former club.

Former Manchester City midfielder Rodri believes the club are innocent of any financial wrongdoing and will trust them unless they are proved otherwise.

Real Madrid are reportedly on high alert as they monitor the unfolding legal drama at Manchester City, with club president Florentino Perez eyeing a potential swoop for several Etihad stars. The Spanish giants are among a host of European heavyweights waiting to see if severe sanctions could force a fire sale of world-class talent in the coming transfer windows.

Rodri, the former Manchester City and Spain national team player, affirmed his belief in his former club's innocence in the case relating to the financial breaches levelled against it.

The Bianconeri were relegated to the Italian second division in the summer 2006 after the Calciopoli scandal erupted

Liverpool are currently sixth in the Premier League. At the moment, they're performing worse in England's top flight than they did last term as, when Arne Slot was in charge, they won all five of