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Pep Guardiola dismisses move for Bayern Munch's Holger Badstuber

Pep Guardiola has dismissed speculation that Manchester City will make a January move for Bayern Munich defender Holger Badstuber.

The Manchester City boss has revealed he is considering bringing in a defender, and had been linked with a loan move for the 27-year-old Germany international. Guardiola admitted he could be short of defensive options depending on the fitness of captain Vincent Kompany, who has not played a full match this season.

"No, in that sense, no," Guardiola told a news conference when asked about a move for Badstuber following City's 5-0 win at West Ham United in the FA Cup.