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Pep Guardiola content with Manchester City's transfer business

MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - MARCH 11:  Josep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City gives his team a thumbs up during The Emirates FA Cup Quarter-Final match b
Image: Pep Guardiola says he is 'happy' with his current Manchester City squad

Pep Guardiola claims he is "happy" with his squad for the coming season, despite Manchester City's continued activity in the transfer market.

The former Premier League champions have spent over £200m this summer, while they had a £18m bid rejected for West Brom defender Jonny Evans on Friday and continue to be linked with Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez.

Benjamin Mendy, Kyle Walker and Bernardo Silva are among a number of City's high-profile signings and Guardiola admits he is content if his side do not complete a further deal before the August 31 deadline.

Kyle Walker
Image: Kyle Walker joined Manchester City from Tottenham for £45m this summer

"We try to build the best squad as possible for the long season. We are going to see how the market finishes," he said.

"If we have to stay with the players we have right now we are happy, if someone comes we are happy too."

The former Barcelona boss led Manchester City to an opening day 2-0 win over Brighton last weekend, and ahead of hosting Everton on Monday, Guardiola says he has every belief the club will do all it can to improve the squad.

Manchester City's Sergio Aguero (centre) celebrates scoring his side's first goal
Image: Manchester City are the favourites for this season's Premier League title after spending over £200m

"I know how good the club works since I've arrived here and we try to do our best, sometimes it's possible, sometimes not," he added.

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"Every season I start I always believe my players are the best, but we talk with the club, with the sporting director Txiki [Begiristain], with all the players. Everyone has their own opinions and after that we decide what is best to make our club stronger."

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