No imminent change to APT rules despite unlawful finding in Man City legal battle

PREMIER League chief executive Richard Masters has not put an imminent timeline on making changes to associated party transaction (APT) rules, despite a legal battle with Manchester City showing current (and previous) legislation to be unlawful.

- TOM COLEY

In a ruling released earlier this week, both City and the Premier League attempted to claim significant wins during the complex case. It runs parallel to the higher profile 115 charges trial which remains ongoing.

A war of statements released by the two sides followed, with City hitting back at the league's reaction, reportedly putting their own point across to rival clubs that an attempt to 'mislead' had been made.

The reigning champions are also described as calling for no 'knee jerk' responses to be made.

It came after the league suggested quick rule changes would be made. "The Premier League welcomes the Tribunal's findings, which endorsed the overall objectives, framework and decision-making of the APT system," a statement with an opposing tone to the City's read.

"The Tribunal upheld the need for the APT system as a whole and rejected the majority of Manchester City's challenges.