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Liverpool's Premier League rival, Manchester City, is reportedly refusing to include relegation clauses in any January transfer contracts amid their ongoing legal tussle with the Premier League.
The club could face expulsion from the top tier if found guilty of the most severe among the 130 financial charges levelled against them.
A verdict is anticipated this spring following a 12-week independent hearing that concluded in December.
However, The Mirror reports that City have no plans to include such provisions in their upcoming player contracts.
This implies that any new recruits during the January window will not have a relegation clause in their contract - a strong indication that City are confident they won't face severe punishment.
While a decision is expected by season's end, there could be further appeal trials.
City are tipped to be one of the busiest Premier League clubs this month, with Lens defender Abdukodir Khusanov poised to become their first signing.
The 20-year-old Uzbekistan international has agreed a £33.6m move to join City, strengthening their defensive line after an impressive season in Ligue 1.
Omar Marmoush, a player previously linked with Liverpool, is now on Manchester City's radar.
Pep Guardiola is reportedly keen to secure the 25-year-old Egyptian striker in a £60m deal.
Douglas Luiz, Ederson, Vitor Reiss and Martin Zubimendi have also been tipped to join City before January ends.
Despite City's confidence of avoiding significant penalties potentially shaking up the Premier League, Liverpool may remain optimistic that it won't affect their title chase.
Currently, Arne Slot's Reds are leading the league by six points, with a game still in hand.
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