Guardiola also revealed the Brazilian winger was unlikely to be fit until after the close of the transfer window.

Tottenham are in talks to sign the attacking duo in separate deals (Fabrizio Romano), as Levy attempts to compensate for the loss of Son Heung-min to LAFC and James Maddison to long-term injury.

Pep Guardiola has said he hopes Savinho will stay at Manchester City "for many, many years" but admits the decision about whether or not to remain at the Etihad Stadium will be left to the Brazil international.