Mancherster City are set to learn whether Pep Guardiola will stay beyond the current season, while a replacement for Txiki Begiristain has been identified

Manchester City have been looking at Pep Guardiola replacements for years, with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta previously a ‘genuine contender’ for the role. That’s according to The Athletic, who report that City used to view Arteta as a potential option, even when he was ‘struggling slightly’ as Arsenal’s manager.

Outside of legal ‘battles’ Pep Guardiola’s future is the biggest story surrounding Manchester City. The City manager is in the final year of his current contract.