‘We’re at £200million’ – Finance Expert Claims Man City’s Transfer Spending Proves They Will Win Legal Battle

Manchester City’s massive winter transfer spending is a clear indicator that they will emerge victorious in their legal case over alleged Financial Fair Play (FFP) breaches.

That's the view of financial expert Stefan Borson, who gave his verdict on City's astonishing £175 million transfer business in 2025, despite the looming outcome of the Premier League's 115 charges against the club.

The charges state that Man City breached financial rules by falsifying their financial books over nine years from 2009 to 2018. They are also accused of breaching UEFA's FFP rules.

These hearings wrapped up in December, and an official ruling is expected this spring, probably in March.

Man City Splurges £175 Million in Transfer Despite Ongoing Case

For a team expecting to make top four, Manchester City have invested upwards of £175 million into reinforcements despite an ongoing case at their doorstep.

• Nico Gonzalez was signed on deadline day from Porto for £50 million.
• Omar Marmoush signed on a deal that could rise to £63 million from Eintracht Frankfurt.
• Defensively they boosted that area with Abdukodir Khusanov for £33 million from Lens.
• Vitor Reis was signed from Palmeiras for £30 million.
  Borson spoke about City's statement of intent on talkSPORT's transfer show with host Jim White and Peterborough chairman Darragh MacAnthony.

Expert View: Man City Confident in Legal Battle
Speaking about City's expenditure, Borson said:

"By the time you add in agents' fees, we're at £200 million. And of course, this spending spree comes as the 115 charges case nears its conclusion."

With such aggressive investment in their squad, many believe City are confident of a favorable outcome in their legal battle-one that could redefine financial regulations in English football.

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