Pep Guardiola has admitted Manchester City could not afford to buy another striker in the summer transfer window.
The City boss revealed he wanted to bring in another forward of Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus' calibre but conceded that the club would need to break the bank to do so.
Lionel Messi was linked with a sensational summer move to the Etihad after the Barcelona talisman declared his intention to quit the club.
However, a reunion with Guardiola fell through which has now left the Spaniard with no other options.