Pep Guardiola on Friday addressed the media ahead of Manchester City's FA Cup third round match against League Two side Salford City, set for Saturday teatime in the UK — but the routine obligation turned into an irritating experience for the Spaniard.

Manchester City are making a strong push in the January transfer window to bolster Pep Guardiola’s squad and their latest plans have been revealed.

Manchester City have seen their Premier League title defence stutter this season after a quiet summer but Pep Guardiola’s side look set to invest heavily in January having struck three January deals

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New recruits may have to accept a back-up role or offer something different to get into Manchester City’s team.

Pep Guardiola has praised Manchester City 's owners with the club seemingly on course to seal a triple transfer. Reports are suggesting that City are closing in on deals for Lens defender Abdukodir Khusanov, Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush and Palmeiras centre-back Vitor Reis.

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Manchester City are looking to bolster Pep Guardiola's squad this month with a number of January signings and Mirror Football understands Lens defender Abdukodir Khusanov is now close to receiving the

Additionally, Guardiola recognizes that one of Manchester City's main issues lies in the midfield, especially since Rodri’s injury, prompting him to consider a new signing. The

Man City are looking to spend as much as £250m in the January transfer window as they look to provide Pep Guardiola with new faces, according to reports.

"Ultimately it is down to the club," former Red Jermaine Pennant told William Hill. "The owner, the head of football, sporting director. to speak with the players and their representatives over the past few years to get renewal talks on the table for each player.