Sami Mokbel
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🔮 Scott is set to be out for six to eight weeks with the quadriceps issue.
🔮 Their potential punishment has been debated, the future of the owners questioned and the feelings of the rest of the league - and wider football world - have been aired.
But so far there has been little focus on what it means for one crucial group.
Their current squad.
Without definitive clarity on what sanctions the Premier League will impose, pending City's inevitable appeal, which must be lodged by Friday, there is uncertainty over their ability to retain players, renew contracts, and make transfers - and whether any of the team have release clauses.
🔮 The forward, 18, was named in a full squad for the first time by boss Thomas Tuchel earlier this month but he will miss out on the party that will play against the reigning world and European champions at Wembley (19:45 BST).
🔮 - Published
Premier League clubs have sought legal advice as to whether they would have a compensation claim over the Manchester City 115 charges case.
🔮 Instead they released a statement saying the "Premier League process remains ongoing with significant elements to be completed, and subject to strict confidentiality".
"The club has diligently respected due process for eight years on the basis that the Premier League board and executive would behave as an independent, impartial and fair-minded regulator, free from partisan influence," it added.
🔮 Tuchel said he was not worried that players may put their clubs above playing for their country.
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Chelsea forward Cole Palmer is set to withdraw from England's squad for the upcoming Nations League matches because of a minor injury.
🔮 "But people talk about it like it's one of their nicest experiences ever, to watch a football match, so maybe I have to compromise in my wish for control, for a little bit more chaos, embrace the chaos, and maybe it brings out the best."
🔮 The club say it was anticipated Gabriel would become the youngest ever senior player by playing in Wednesday night's EFL Cup tie with Brighton.
🔮 - Published
Arsenal are set to complete their protracted move for Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes.
BBC Sport reported on 30 July that Guimaraes was expected to move to the Premier League champions following a breakthrough in talks.
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