Manchester Metropolis supervisor Pep Guardiola has stated studies linking Kevin De Bruyne with a transfer away from the membership are usually not proper amid hypothesis the Belgium midfielder could depart for Saudi Arabia.
De Bruyne, whose contract expires in 2025, stated final month that he’s not ruling out a transfer however Guardiola believes there will probably be no main modifications to the squad earlier than the tip of the switch window, which closes Aug. 30.
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“Kevin just isn’t going,” Guardiola stated at a information convention at North Carolina State College on Monday forward of their opening U.S. tour match in opposition to Celtic.
“I’m delighted with the squad for a few years. I do not know what’s going to occur available in the market, if somebody leaves, we’ll discuss that.
“However 85-95% we [will] have the identical squad. We have made an influence available in the market (through the years) and each state of affairs is completely different. I really feel comfy as a result of the standard we have now within the squad is troublesome to exchange.”
Metropolis signed 20-year-old Brazilian winger Sávio final week and Guardiola confirmed that Kalvin Phillips, who was on mortgage to West Ham United, has been coaching with the primary crew.
“[Sávio] can play on the wing, and when he’s one-v-one, he’s devastating,” Guardiola added.
“He’s younger and to herald one or two gamers to maintain issues recent, it’s needed however we can not change six or seven. It’s inconceivable and unsustainable.
“Many gamers need to come right here however we did not get agreements from the golf equipment and once they ask a really excessive worth we do not do it.”
Metropolis start their Premier League title defence at Chelsea on Aug. 18.
