Premier League executives are reportedly not expecting rival clubs to push for Manchester City's expulsion, even if the Etihad outfit are found guilty of breaching league financial rules, according to Sky Sports News.
The broadcaster understands that conversations are ongoing both within and between clubs over how they might respond to developments in City's long-running case. However, sources indicate there is little appetite among top-flight executives to support such a drastic sanction, with City's commercial pulling power seen as a significant factor in that reluctance.
Sky Sports News suggests that clubs are wary of the financial and reputational fallout that could follow a vote to remove one of the league's biggest commercial draws, viewing expulsion as "a risk not worth taking."
While discussions continue behind the scenes, there is no indication yet of a formal vote being scheduled, nor clarity on what punishment — if any — clubs would be willing to back should City be found to have broken Premier League financial regulations.