Manchester City incoming manager Pep Guardiola was spotted relaxing in the sunny weather of his native Barcelona, as he plans for further transfer in the market summer according to Mail Online.
The former Bayern Munich and Barcelona boss is expected to replace Manuel Pellegrini in the dugout in July, but has moved smartly snap lured Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundoganto the oil-rich club.
The seven-times Champions League semi-finalists have agreed to pay the £39million release clause to sign France defender Laporte, although he is out until late August with a broken leg and dislocated ankle.
Pep Guardiola is in close contact with close friend and sporting director Txiki Begiristain, though they may not be able succeed in their pursuit of teenage midfielder Reece Oxford, as West Ham seem to be holding firm.
Guardiola is fully aware of the challenges he is going to face in England with effect from July 1, as he is bound to renew his close rivalry with his friend Jose Mourinho who has also been signed in Manchester United.
Both managers will battle in several derbies to see who gets Manchester.
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