News Summary

• Premier League players and their agents are exploring the possibility of claims against Manchester City for loss of earnings if the club's guilty verdict is upheld after appeal.
• Several clubs have already instructed lawyers to assess the potential for litigation against City.
• Sky Sports News understands that players have contacted lawyers over potential claims of their own.
• It is understood those claims relate to missed bonuses - whether that is from missing out on a title or qualification to a European competition.
• Former managers could also have grounds to bring legal action for losses in earnings.