Burnham has said he would be “really concerned” if Manchester City’s owners decided to sell the club amid allegations of rule breaches.
The comments link the situation at Manchester City with the difficulties facing Everton, the club Burnham supports. The prime minister compared the allegations involving Manchester City with Everton’s own plight.
No further details about the alleged breaches, the ownership position or any potential sale are provided in the supplied material. It is therefore unclear whether the owners have indicated that they intend to sell the club or whether any sale process is under way.
Burnham’s remarks represent concern about the possible consequences for Manchester City if its owners were to leave. The latest known position, based on the available information, is that the possibility of a sale has been discussed in connection with the allegations, but no confirmed change of ownership is stated.