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Manchester City's ongoing legal tussle with the Premier League could reportedly drag on for another year, according to The Independent.

It's reported that the three independent judges have yet to reach a verdict and, apart from a select few, no one knows when a decision will be made.

The club was accused of breaching financial regulations between 2009 and 2018 and failing to cooperate with the Premier League's investigation.

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Despite the charges often being referred to as 115, it's suggested there could be up to 130 potential violations. City have consistently denied any wrongdoing.

During this period under scrutiny, Pep Guardiola's team clinched three Premier League titles. An independent panel heard arguments from both parties from 16 September to 6 December 2024.

There were initial whispers of a verdict by February 2025, but it's expected that either side would contest an unfavourable decision.

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Guardiola's comment in February 2025 hinted at a resolution by March, so it's not entirely surprising that the process is taking longer than anticipated.

Despite ongoing speculation, there has been no resolution, and when Premier League chief executive Richard Masters was pressed for an update in July.

He remained tight-lipped, telling NBC: "You can ask but our rules are very clear, it's a confidential process so I can't give any information on timing or anything like that. I can't add anything on that."

According to a fresh report from the Independent, there is growing irritation within Premier League hierarchy over the protracted nature of proceedings, though neither party can expedite matters.

With Marc Guehi's anticipated transfer, Manchester City's net expenditure since December 2024 is set to exceed £500m, a figure that has reportedly caused disquiet amongst several Premier League clubs.

When Pep Guardiola faced questions once more about the 115 charges case and whether he hoped for a prompt conclusion, he offered little insight, responding: "It's the same question I ask to you; I don't know. I don't know.

"Maybe you have better info than me! You don't have? Neither. I would love to have it but I don't know, I don't know.

"It's the same answer to your question, the same answer from me one, two, three years ago; they must be so busy."