
The Catalan
had hoped for extra recruitment to be completed after his arrival from Bayern
Munich last year but was told it had to be done in stages.
Iheanacho,
who is being monitored by Hoffenheim, only started three games - against
Celtic, Leicester City and Burnley - since October and does not do enough
outside the box.
Here,
Sportsmail predicts who could be close to the Etihad exit and which players
Guardiola will place faith in.
GOALKEEPERS
Claudio
Bravo - STAY
It seems
implausible that Guardiola will perform such a hasty u-turn and Bravo has told
friends he is determined to fight for his place.
Willy
Caballero - LEAVE
City are
looking at options in goal and, with the likelihood being Bravo stays,
out-of-contract Caballero - despite performing well this year - will probably
leave.
Joe Hart - LEAVE
A huge
couple of months lie in store for Hart, who admits his time in Manchester is
over. Sportsmail has been told Hart is not yet close to finding new employers.
DEFENDERS
Pablo
Zabaleta - LEAVE
City have
already announced Zabaleta's off in the hope he is given a huge send-off on
Tuesday night. West Ham are keen.
Bacary Sagna
- LEAVE
The right
back has long believed City will not renew his contract. Didn't fancy West Ham
in January, wants to stay in England but could return to France.
Vincent
Kompany - UNDECIDED
Guardiola
has been impressed with Kompany's form but the captain might have left last
summer. Concerns remain over his long-term fitness.
John Stones
- STAY
Has enjoyed
a decent season, even with a couple of errors along the way.
Nicolas
Otamendi - STAY
Talk
persists about a move to Spain but has another three years on his contract and
it would take a decent fee to prise him away.
Aleksandar
Kolarov - STAY
Gael Clichy
- LEAVE
Full backs
are a priority after years of under investment and out-of-contract Clichy
should depart.
Eliaquim
Mangala - LEAVE
Newcastle
are interested and City will be desperate to find a buyer, knowing they'll take
a sizeable hit on the money lavished on Mangala, who is on loan at Valencia.
MIDFIELDERS
Fernando - LEAVE
Simply does
not play for Guardiola - has started once since December, and that was in a
goalless draw against Huddersfield Town. Sportsmail reported last week that
Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez is keen.
Ilkay
Gundogan - STAY
Injury has
wrecked his debut season in England but the central midfielder will be ready
for August.
Jesus Navas
- UNDECIDED
Is set to be
offered a new contract after impressing at right back but Sevilla are known to
want Navas back.
Kevin De
Bruyne - STAY
A solid
campaign, albeit without hitting the stunning heights of his first at City.
Fabian Delph
- UNDECIDED
Guardiola
says he will not play either of the last two games because of an injury and if
City are offered decent money he is expected to leave. Whether that's
forthcoming is another thing entirely.
Leroy Sane - STAY
Nominated
for PFA Young Player of the Year and this has been a successful move after a
tricky start.
Yaya Toure -
UNDECIDED
Could be
offered fresh terms but agent Dimitri Seluk claimed this week he's not heard
from the club in two months. That will resolve itself towards the end of this
week.
David Silva
- STAY
Arguably
City's best performer this season and has always been their heartbeat.
Fernandinho
- STAY
Toure's
re-emergence has been an interesting sub-plot but Fernandinho's time at City
will continue.
Raheem
Sterling - STAY
Unplayable
on occasions and has endured difficult moments too. Will have a fight on his
hands for a starting berth after summer recruitment.
Samir Nasri
- LEAVE
On loan at
Sevilla and Guardiola made a relatively quick decision that Nasri had to seek
games elsewhere.
Aleix Garcia
- UNDECIDED
Has not been
afforded many opportunities and it could be that he heads out on loan next
year.
FORWARDS
Gabriel
Jesus - STAY
The boy
wonder who City sporting director Txiki Begiristain should be applauded for
landing ahead of their rivals.
A
fascinating situation, with Aguero set for talks at the end of the season over
his future. Could a 31-goal striker really be on his way out? It should be
noted that the Argentine has worked harder than ever before this season.
Nolito - LEAVE
The move
simply has not worked and Nolito is seeking a switch back to Spain, with Real
Betis leading the chase. Wages could be a problem, so it might be a loan.
Kelechi
Iheanacho – LEAVE
Only started
three games - against Celtic, Leicester City and Burnley - since October and
does not do enough outside the box. Being monitored by Hoffenheim.
Wilfried
Bony – LEAVE
Wants to
remain in England, although time at Stoke has been a disaster after
disagreements with Mark Hughes.
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