In the offices of England’s big clubs, there is already a sense of anticipation in the air as the transfer window approaches. The window will obviously bring with it a lot of tactical decisions.

Guardiola will revamp his coaching set-up after a down season with City, which was salvaged by a third placed finish in the Premier League to secure Champions League football next term

But at the team’s lowest ebb, Gvardiol often looked the most dangerous attacking player, the one with genuine power and forward momentum from deeper positions to break through defensive lines. More recently, with flying full-back Nico O’Reilly stealing the limelight, he has been quietly brilliant in the heart of defence.

The suggestion that one of Manchester City’s legendary former players could return to the Etihad Stadium from next season in a new role has twice been denied by the club.Such rumours have emerged

Pep Guardiola has flushed out his Manchester City coaching staff as the club have confirmed the departures of Juanma Lillo & Inigo Dominguez.