The English Football League would not have to accept Manchester City if they are relegated from the Premier League.
The Citizens are in serious danger of being relegated if they are found guilty of financial irregularities.
A Premier League investigation has concluded that City may have breached financial rules up to 100 times in the past decade.
City are denying the accusations, suggesting they have fully complied with the investigation.
Per The Telegraph, if City are relegated, the EFL does not have to accept them into the league.
They would have to apply to become an EFL member, as the organization governs the Championship, League One and League Two.
The issue would be that the EFL has 72 members, and if City are an extra relegated team from the Premier League, it may create an imbalance.