Guardiola has 'no info' on Ederson future

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James Trafford was another debutant to stand out against Wolves on Saturday, alongside Tijjani Reijnders, keeping a clean sheet following his return from Burnley in the summer.

The 22-year-old Englishman started in goal after Ederson missed the game because of illness and made a total of three saves in an assured performance.

The Brazilian has entered the final year of his contract at Etihad Stadium and has been heavily linked with a move to Turkish giants Galatasaray.

"I don't have info," Guardiola said of Ederson's future. "Yesterday I saw his illness, gastroenteritis, and after I didn't speak to the club.

"If the player wants to leave he has to leave, but on the conditions of the club.

"There is no sense if he is not happy here but the final decision and the way to make the deal belongs 100% to the club, so I don't know what will happen in the next two weeks."

Guardiola did admit though his main priority was now on thinning his squad.

He said: "It's too much - too many people. I like a deep squad to compete in all competitions but I don't want to leave players at home. It's not healthy. You cannot create a good vibe or atmosphere to compete.

"Everyone has to feel they can play and help. The club has known it since last season, it's not news, but the situation is what it is.

"In the next two weeks, people will talk with players and agents to find a solution."