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Gary Neville reveals Man City transfer theory as he suggests Premier League champions could be 'relegated or deducted 20 points' if found guilty at 115 FFP charges hearing

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Gary Neville has questioned whether Man City's quiet transfer window is linked to the impending hearing over their 115 charges. The Premier League champions have had a muted summer, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/man-city-signing-brazilian-savio-contract-girona-transfer/blta5f215da4e217386" target="_blank">with Brazilian winger Savinho the only arrival</a>, and Neville has questioned whether the club are bracing themselves for a guilty verdict.

WHAT HAPPENED?

City have denied all charges against them after being accused of breaching the Premier League's financial rules. They will present their case in front of an independent commission next month in a hearing that is set to last 10 weeks - with a verdict <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/explained-why-public-decision-manchester-city-115-financial-charges-delayed/bltbe643a6c9b214dd6" target="_blank">not expected until next spring</a> at the earliest due to the amount of information the commission will need to consider.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Speaking on the <a href="https://m.skybet.com/football/premier-league/1" target="_blank">Stick to Football</a> podcast, via <a href="https://m.skybet.com/football/premier-league/1" target="_blank">Sky Bet</a>, former Manchester United defender Neville said: "It was announced that Manchester City's hearing will start in four weeks. I wonder if they're not signing anybody on purpose, thinking they might get the book thrown at them."If they think they're going to get found guilty, and something ridiculous happens – they get relegated or deducted 20 points – they might think what is the point of signing players now. They got £82 million for [Julian] Alvarez, and they might just see what happens."

WHAT NEVILLE SAID

The club are also getting ready to defend their Premier League title again. Pep Guardiola's side take on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in their season opener on Sunday.

WHAT NEXT FOR MAN CITY?

Gary Neville reveals Man City transfer theory as he suggests Premier League champions could be 'relegated or deducted 20 points' if found guilty at 115 FFP charges hearing | Goal.com

Gary Neville has raised a theory behind Manchester City&apos;s quiet transfer activity, suggesting that it&apos;s linked to their 115 FFP charges.

Gary Neville reveals Man City transfer theory as he suggests Premier League champions could be &apos;relegated or deducted 20 points&apos; if found guilty at 115 FFP charges hearing