The new Premier League rules about transfers and sponsorships could affect both Manchester United and Manchester City. The new rules say that if clubs inflate transfer and sponsorship fees between related parties above the market rate, they will face penalties.
Last month, the Premier League voted to tighten control over these transactions. This is because there are worries that clubs like City and United could get an unfair financial advantage from inflated deals between related entities.
There have been concerns about transfer links between Newcastle and Saudi clubs also owned by the Saudi Public Investment Fund. READ MORE: City owners target African expansion READ MORE: Ratcliffe's net worth drops by £1.5bn There were rumours last month about potential January moves involving Miguel Almiron and Al-Hilal star Ruben Neves to and from the Saudi Pro League, respectively.
At the same time, people have noted City's interest in Girona star Savio. Savio's main club is Troyes, a second-tier French team.
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