Source: REUTERS/DAVID KLEIN
[Saba Sports News] Manchester City’s acquisition of Savio from an
affiliated club is anticipated to face scrutiny from the Premier League through
a fair market value review, as reported by British media. Savio is a player at
City Football Group’s club, and therefore, the Premier League is expected to
assess his value to ensure that the transfer adheres to cost controls. The
specific transfer fee that Manchester City will pay to Troyes, the club that signed
Savio in 2022 and currently has him on loan at Girona (another club owned by
City Football Group), remains uncertain. Reports suggest that offers from other
Premier League and Bundesliga teams are in the region of £25 million, but
Manchester City are prepared to finalize the signing. Both UEFA and the Premier
League have regulations in place regarding deals between teams under the same
ownership, with UEFA likely to block any transfers between teams considered
rivals. It would be interesting to know the opinions of the fans regarding this
situation.