The Conservatives have criticised comments by Burnham about Manchester City, describing them as “completely out of touch”. The criticism comes amid concern about the possible sale of the club by its owners following alleged breaches of Premier League rules.
The prime minister said he would be “really concerned” if Manchester City’s owners decided to sell the club. The statement places the club’s ownership under renewed political scrutiny while the consequences of the alleged rule breaches remain an issue.
The supplied material does not provide further details about Burnham’s remarks, the specific Premier League rules involved or any response from Manchester City’s owners. It also does not indicate whether a sale is currently planned.
The latest position is that the prime minister has expressed concern about a potential change in ownership, while the Conservatives have attacked Burnham’s comments. No further developments are set out.