CITY STEP UP GUEHI CHASE

Midfield maestro's return gives Guardiola hope as injuries bite

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with John Stones (left) also out. StarSport had revealed that City were ready to rival Liverpool for Guehi at the end of the season - but they have an even bigger need for him this month.

It remains to be seen whether City make a formal offer, but there is clear interest in the defender, who came close to joining Liverpool at the end of last summer's transfer window.