Pep Guardiola Says 'Injury Problems' May Affect Vincent Kompany Contract Talks

Pep Guardiola has said he "would like" Vincent Kompany to sign a new contract at Manchester City but added the defender's ongoing injury struggles are a potential stumbling block.

The centre-back is in the final six months of his deal at the Etihad Stadium, meaning he can speak to overseas clubs about a potential move if he wants to.

Per Jonathan Smith of ESPN FC, Kompany has said he wants to stay at City and Guardiola is also keen for him to remain, but the City manager told reporters on Tuesday that the Belgian's fitness concerns are a factor in extension talks:

"We are considering [a contract extension], we are talking about that. I would like it. He's our captain, 11 years here, we saw in…