Pep Guardiola has acknowledged that Manchester City could face difficulties signing their top transfer targets this summer if they fail to secure Champions League football for next season. After a challenging campaign, City currently sit fifth in the Premier League\u2014a position that, thanks to England\u2019s UEFA coefficient, would still be enough for Champions League qualification. However, Guardiola admitted the club\u2019s ability to attract elite players is closely tied to their participation in Europe\u2019s premier competition.<\/p>\n
Guardiola explained, \u201cIt depends on the players we want and whether they just have one option. If they have many, I\u2019m pretty sure the players take a look to the ones in the Champions League, of course. Maybe players will come anyway and then there are the other ones who say they don\u2019t want to go because of no Champions League.\u201d<\/p>\n
He also noted that he hasn\u2019t yet spoken to potential signings about next season and that there isn\u2019t a separate transfer list for different European scenarios.<\/p>\n
Despite spending heavily in January, City are expected to strengthen again this summer, especially with Kevin De Bruyne set to leave and further changes anticipated. Guardiola emphasized that nothing is guaranteed: \u201cYou have to earn it. Nothing in this world is taken for granted and you have to deserve it to play next season there.\u201d<\/p>\n
With six league games left, Guardiola\u2019s focus remains on finishing in the top five and reaching the FA Cup final, but he admits the pressure is different now that City are fighting for Champions League qualification rather than the title.<\/p>\n
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