Bayern’s Douglas Costa sparked the rumours after claiming
that he wouldn’t be able to move to the Premier League if Guardiola came
calling.
The Brazil international told Globo
Esporte: “Would I be open to City if Pep called? It’s something he has in his
contract, a clause that says he cannot sign any players from Bayern.
“I’m in a situation where I could
stay at Bayern for a long time. The club’s philosophy is to keep players at
Bayern for a long time.
“I’m happy at the prospect of
enjoying a long career here.”
But City has said that such a clause
does not exist, which means Guardiola is free to poach stars from Bayern – if
he is prepared to stump up a lot of cash.
The 45-year-old has already moved to
sign Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, spending £21million in the
process.
Guardiola is also closing in on a
deal to sign striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, with the reported figure close
to £60m.
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