Manchester City's entire season could hinge on their pursuit of English heroes Harry Kane and Jack Grealish, and the champions are desperate for a deal soon.
Pressure is mounting fast on the Sky Blues with their season preparations going wrong even before much of the squad have returned to the north west from their holidays.
Pep Guardiola has only one friendly organised for his side, against Preston on Monday, after Covid restrictions blocked further matches. New leaked emails have now raised suspicions over their Financial Fair Play record, too.