Simon Cliff who is described as the General Counsel of City Football Group, has been in post since 2009. He must be immersed in dealing with the charges on a daily basis, I can't imagine anything being of higher priority. Surely if the owners did not have absolute faith in him he would have been "transistioned" by now ?. That along with all the other business as usual announcements are positive signs.
The German league finishes 27 May, if we announce a deal for Bellingham soon after it would be a huge positive sign. All we can do is wait and enjoy the ride ...