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Erling Haaland to Arsenal? Would Marc Guehi finally end up at rivals Liverpool? And what would happen to £125m man Enzo Fernandez? Where stars would land in a Man City fire sale

JAMES SHARPE: It remains hard to see how Man City will be able to keep hold of their star players on huge wages if they suffer expulsion or are sent tumbling down to League Two.

By JAMES SHARPE · Daily Mail

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 9:03 AM

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James Sharpe assesses potential destinations for Manchester City stars if the club suffers severe relegation following financial rule breaches.
Manchester City will appeal their guilty verdict, but significant points deductions or lower-division expulsion remain possible punishments.
Sharpe suggests Arsenal could pursue Erling Haaland, while Liverpool could target Marc Guehi as Virgil van Dijk's long-term successor.

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Daily Mail Sport writer James Sharpe speculates on where Manchester City's marquee players could move if the club faces relegation or expulsion following financial rule breaches. Manchester City will appeal their guilty verdict, but potential punishments could lead to a massive squad fire sale due to their wage bill.

Sharpe argues Arsenal could target Erling Haaland, Liverpool could pursue Marc Guehi or Antoine Semenyo, and Manchester United might revisit interest in Elliot Anderson. Meanwhile, recent £125 million signing Enzo Fernandez could attract Aston Villa or Real Madrid, while Phil Foden might remain to help rebuild the squad.

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