Pep Guardiola makes transfer stance clear as Man City boss apologises

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Manchester City return to Carabao Cup action this evening when they face Brentford in the quarter-finals at the Etihad Stadium

Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola(Image: Vince Mignott/MB Media/Getty Images)

Doku injury timeline

Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku is set to be sidelined until the New Year after suffering a leg injury that kept him out of the recent win against Crystal Palace. While the injury is not thought to be long-term, he is expected to miss upcoming fixtures against Brentford, West Ham, and Nottingham Forest. Read full story here>>>

Trafford transfer stance

Pep Guardiola has firmly stated goalkeeper James Trafford will not be leaving the club during the January transfer window despite interest from other teams. The club views the young England international as a vital part of their future plans, even though he currently faces competition for the starting spot. Read full story here>>>

Guardiola apologises

The manager has admitted he must make significant changes for the Carabao Cup quarter-final against Brentford due to six first-team players being unavailable through injury or international duty. Guardiola apologised for having to prioritise the Premier League title race, noting the health of his remaining squad is his current primary concern. Read full story here>>>

Spurs set to poach City executive

Tottenham Hotspur is close to appointing City executive Carlos Raphael Moersen as their new head of football operations. Moersen has been a key figure in City’s recruitment and contract negotiations for several years, making him the latest high-level staff member to move from the City Football Group to Spurs. Read full story here>>>

City youngster set for chance

18-year-old academy star Divine Mukasa is making a major impression on Guardiola and has become a regular fixture in senior team training sessions. The young attacker, who joined from West Ham two years ago, is being fast-tracked toward more first-team opportunities after excelling in the UEFA Youth League. Read full story here>>>

City to slash wage bill

City is set to remove over £50m from their annual wage bill following the departures and loans of several high-earning senior players. Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak described this as a "pivotal" year for the club's long-term financial health as they transition toward a younger squad. Read full story here>>>