Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has denied that an approach has been made for Bayern Munich defender Holger Badstuber.
The 27-year-old centre-back has struggled for playing time under Carlo Ancelotti since recovering full fitness and reports in Germany have suggested that he could be sent on loan to a club in the Premier League.
Guardiola says City have not made any enquiry but admitted that signing some defensive cover this month could be crucial as his side look to sustain a challenge in the league, Champions League and FA Cup.
"No, in that sense, no," he said when asked about a move for Badstuber.