Dhaka, Sept. 26 -- Premier League clubs are exploring possible compensation claims against Manchester City after reports that the club were found guilty of almost all of the financial-rule charges brought against them.

A number of top-flight clubs had already begun seeking legal advice before Friday's reported verdict over whether they could recover financial losses linked to City's breaches, according to BBC Sport.

The Athletic's David Ornstein also reported that Premier League clubs were planning legal action, with lawyers already instructed and preparatory work under way before the outcome of City's case became known.

Ornstein said any such action was expected to follow the appeals process.

No club has publicly filed a compensation...