City's associative midfielder, wanted by Barcelona, sharpens in the rival area as he seeks the last big contract of his career. His link with the citizens expires in two months, Barcelona intends it – among others – and Guardiola still does not give it up in public.

In any case, it is not only the German club that has asked him to stay in the Premier League. The legal deadline for teams to open negotiations with a player who ends his contract in January will begin shortly.