By Taofeek Babalola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola refused to
be drawn on speculation over the futures of Super Eagles striker Kelechi
Iheanacho and Sergio Aguero when he was quizzed during a news conference on
Friday as his side look to rubber-stamp Champions League qualification at
Watford.
The Nigeria international made an impressive
first-team breakthrough last season under Manuel Pellegrini but the 20-year-old
has found opportunities hard to come by since Jesus' arrival from Palmeiras in
January.
West Ham have been linked with a £20million bid
for the former youth international but Guardiola only has eyes for Sunday's
trip to Vicarage Road, where victory will assure City of third place.
A report by the Telegraph suggested Aguero will
seek assurances over his future following a campaign where he has scored 31
goals but seen his status as City's number one striker come under threat from
Gabriel Jesus.
Aguero's dazzling display in Tuesday's 3-1 win
over West Brom, where he did not find the net himself but was heavily involved
in each goal, drew warm acclaim from Guardiola, who has often tempered his
praise of the Argentina star.
"I spoke three days ago about the future, so
I am not going to speak about the future," the former Barcelona boss told
a news conference when questioned about Iheanacho and Aguero.
"I know the question is going to come but
forget about it. The day after tomorrow we have a real final and the players
have to be focused on that."
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