Football Leagues/ Association and Governance
Sheffield United are to embark on a ten-day hearing in London as part of its final attempt to gain compensation from West Ham.
The Hammers, who admitted fault in the transfer of Carlos Tevez from Brazil's Corinthians last year, have already paid £5.5 million, although the Blades would now like to take a further £30 to £50 million.
The case is being made against West Ham in light of the season's finish, which left West Ham only three points above United, with the latter then being relegated.
The hearings, overseen by Lord Griffiths, a former president of MCC, Sir Anthony Colman, a former High Court judge, and Robert Englehart, QC, are taken to be the final chance in United's attempt to obtain compensation from West Ham, as the lost an arbitration hearing last year.
If the hearing goes in United's favour it is likely to be the highest payout of it's kind in Premiership football, and could set quite a precedent for future transfer arguments.
The hearing will take place in London, under the auspices of the Football Association.
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