The agent of Cavan Sullivan has admitted that the future of his Manchester City deal is 'out of his hands' after the club were found guilty of 114 alleged Premier League financial breaches.
City moved to sign the highly-rated Philadelphia Union midfielder as a 14-year-old in 2024, with a deal being completed when he turns 18. However, with Enzo Maresca's side now in the process of lodging an appeal against the guilty verdict, it has seemingly cast doubt over the move.
Agent's comments cast doubt
According to Sport, there are a host of teams monitoring the American's situation as he prepares to join the club in 2027. But his agent, Dan Segal, has admitted that potential sanctions facing the club could put the preliminary agreement in jeopardy.
As quoted by the outlet, Segal said: “Manchester City is one of the biggest clubs in the world. What they have built will forever be etched in history.
“It’s true that there is a preliminary agreement with them regarding Sullivan, but you never know what can happen. We hope they manage to resolve everything in the best possible way.”
Interest from European giants
The report adds that Barcelona, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are all interested, hoping to pounce should the deal fall through.
Sullivan turned 17 on Monday and is set to join City in 12 months. Already, he finds himself as a full international, having been handed his first cap by Mauricio Pochettino in their win over Peru.
The former Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea manager said: "If we only talk about his performance, he's doing really well in his club in Philadelphia. Talking only about that, I think he's ready, but the rest of the players too. He's mature enough on the field."
Club's legal battle
City have been thrust under the spotlight after the verdict on their legal battle with the Premier League came to light last week. It was found that the club had been found guilty of almost all of the 115 alleged breaches, following an investigation into their affairs between 2009 and 2018.
While the club have been steadfast in their innocence, they are expected to appeal the decision, but it has led to calls of significant points deductions and even relegation beyond the top-flight and English Football League (EFL).
A club statement read: “The Premier League process remains ongoing, with significant elements to be completed, and subject to strict confidentiality.
“As such Manchester City FC’s position remains consistent with the club’s statement of February 2023.
“The club has diligently respected due process for eight years on the basis the Premier League board and executive would behave as an independent, impartial and fair minded regulator, free from partisan influence.”
