Pep Guardiola
Pep Guardiola does not think Manchester City will do a great deal more business in the transfer market this summer after already wrapping up Erling Haaland in a stunning £51million deal. But the Blues boss always stresses that he keeps transfer business at arm’s length other than being asked for his opinion.
Pep Guardiola said: “I think the squad is strong but you always pray there are no injuries, especially long-term injuries, because it is a massive disturbance with this calendar. The club has a duty – not me, the club – and I know they are working on that and always thinking, I am not saying it is going to happen (more transfers) but they always have a plan to see what can happen. The club always has to look ahead, to view who is the next manager or staff, or if five players leave who would be the next five new players, or which players from the academy can be part of it like Phil Foden. These things have to be considered constantly. You can never say you have a young squad that can stay together for five years. It doesn’t happen. Situations change season by season because players want to play. When you have an incredible squad of a high level, players want to play and be happy. They worry they won’t play so they have to leave and be replaced. But it is my personal opinion, I have not spoken to Txiki [Begiristain], but I don’t think much will happen.”
