Iheanacho thanks Pellegrini for City breakthrough

Heidel added that despite interest from Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, the Germany worldwide was destined for England.

Guardiola likes his sides to attack. You could see that the blend of seasoned professionals like Aleksandar Kolarov and Fernandinho and academy hopefuls in right-back Pablo Maffeo and midfielder Brandon Barker were trying to press, tying to impress, and not really achieve either.

Iheanacho bagged 14 goals for City in all competitions, but says he must forget these achievements as he attempts to win over City’s new boss.

“If Bayern Munich had not come for me, maybe I would have come to Manchester City then”.

Toure looked lively though, and he looked interested.

Arsenal fans are all too familiar with City stealing their full backs, after poaching both Bacary Sagna and Gael Glichy.

With Pep Guardiola having taken over from Manuel Pellegrini for the coming season, charged with taking the club to the top of European football, Iheanacho has stated that City are intent on achieving all of their goals in the coming campaign.

Ancelotti spoke highly of Guardiola but insisted he would not be asking the former Barcelona boss for advice on his return to Bavaria, adding: “I have a very good relationship with Pep”.

“I want my team to play well and show a good performance”. That is the most important thing.

Instead, they are trying to persuade Everton into a deal involving players plus cash, with negotiations on-going.

CITY manager Pep Guardiola has named Ireland U21 goalkeeper Ian Lawlor in his squad for their pre-season tour. “That’s why I made a decision to come”. I don’t think we will talk about the team, I know my team quite well, I do not need advice. Bellerin made his senior league debut for the Gunners in the 2014-15 season after spending the earlier season on loan at Watford.