Manchester City were informed on Wednesday morning that the quest for Harry Kane was over and are now expecting to stick with the same attacking options for the remainder of the season.
Those working on behalf of Cristiano Ronaldo have offered the Portugal captain to City as he seeks a move away from Juventus and are continuing attempts to make a deal work.
Ronaldo was never part of the strategy for Pep Guardiola – all eyes have been on Kane since Erling Haaland became unattainable - and it remains unlikely that the Manchester United icon will end up across town before Tuesday’s transfer deadline.