Pep Guardiola has admitted he does not expect loyalty from Manchester City’s brightest young stars, amid reports that Brahim Diaz is poised to walk away for free next year to join Real Madrid.
It has become something of a trend in recent years, with Jadon Sancho the most famous recent example of a young City prospect who has sought increased first team football away from the Etihad Stadium.
Lyon's Houssem Aouar impressed Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta so much on Tuesday that leaders of Manchester City approached representatives of the midfielder one day later. Besides City, Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool have taken an interest in the 20-year-old.