Manchester City are set to take part in next season's Champions League, despite the investigation into whether they breached Financial Fair Play rules, Sportsmail understands.
UEFA's watchdog is looking into the Premier League champions and - should they be found guilty - a ban from the competition is likely.
However, no verdict has yet been reached. And it can be disclosed that a meeting will take place next week, at which City will be present, but a decision is not expected at it.
The timeframe means that even if City are found guilty and banned at a later date a subsequent appeal from the club - which would be almost certain - is unlikely to be heard and ruled upon before August, when the 2020 Champions League starts.