# Andy Burnham Warns of City Sale Risk

> Andy Burnham says selling Manchester City could harm Manchester's future.
- Title: Andy Burnham Warns of City Sale Risk · BBC News | Shortify
- Summary: Andy Burnham says selling Manchester City could harm Manchester's future. Andy Burnham warns Manchester City's owners might sell the club if they face…
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- Source: BBC News — https://bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crkgwvv8xvw0o
- Published: 2026-09-30T16:01:16.408+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: andy burnham, manchester city, premier league, financial rule breaches, sheikh mansour, etihad stadium, manchester, independent football regulator, sports
## Andy Burnham's concern
Andy Burnham said he would be really concerned if Manchester City's owners sell up after the club was found guilty of Premier League financial rule breaches.
## Premier League ruling
An independent commission found the club guilty of the majority of 115 charges they faced, a verdict City are expected to appeal.
## City's appeal deadline
The club continue to deny wrongdoing and have until 2 October to submit an appeal.
## IFR statement
The IFR chairman said the case raised serious issues and would use powers to protect football's sustainability and integrity.
## Sham contracts scheme
City arranged sham contracts with commercial partners to disguise secret funding of more than £830m.
## Potential punishments
The punishment could range from a huge fine, point deductions, or expulsion from the Premier League to being stripped of eight trophies.
## Burnham's comparison
Burnham compared City's situation to Everton's past penalty for minor rule breaches in 2023.
## City's response
City stated they are disappointed and surprised by the Premier League Commission's opinion and maintain innocence of all accusations.
## Key takeaway

Andy Burnham warns Manchester City's owners might sell the club if they face Premier League rule breaches.