Pep Guardiola today said he would sign a new left-sided defender “if it’s possible”.
But he sidestepped a question about Marc Cucurella.
City have seen a £30 million bid rejected as they pursue the Albion star.
Cucurella was today understood to have submitted a transfer request.
At his press conference ahead of the Community Shield, Guardiola said this afternoon: “He's a Brighton player, I cannot say anything else.”
Asked if he needed a left-back, Guadiola played down any pressing requirement to add to the squad.
He said: “If it's possible, yes, if it's not we stay.
“Joao (Cancelo) can play there, Josh (Wilson-Esbrand), Nathan (Ake).
“I never complain about the squad I have since the first season.
“What the club can do is the benefit for the club, not me. I support the club.”
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