Kyle Walker and Bernardo Silva's future at Manchester City unclear
Pep Guardiola admitted that he has no idea what Manchester City’s squad will look like at the start of their Treble defence.
The Premier League champions start their pre-season preparations in Japan on Sunday with question marks over a number of first-team stars.
Guardiola has spoken to Kyle Walker about his future amid interest from Bayern Munich but the defender has still not decided upon his future, while Bernardo Silva and Aymeric Laporte could both leave.
The unsettled nature of City’s start will act as a concern for Guardiola, tasked with re-energising a team that created history just six weeks ago.
‘We will see what we have at the end of the transfer window, which team we will have,’ Guardiola said.
‘Honestly I didn't think there [would be] this movement. I think many things are going to happen. That’s why I cannot answer because I don't know.
‘I want the best for my players and of course the club is involved with that as well. I spoke with Kyle and everything is right - we will see what happens. I cannot tell you anything because he is still thinking about that.’
City have targeted Croatian central defender Josko Gvardiol but have not matched RB Leipzig’s valuation, thought to be above £80million, and have only so far brought in Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea.
Riyad Mahrez is following Ilkay Gundogan out of the exit door, with the winger securing a £30m switch to Al-Ahli, while Cancelo is back after a row with Guardiola saw him loaned out to Bayern in January.
‘He is here. Joao has been so important for us in the past,’ Guardiola added. ‘He is back here and is part of the group. We will see what happens.’
Youngsters James McAtee and Oscar Bobb have been added to the squad, although Cole Palmer is wanted by Brighton.
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