Manchester City chiefs 'admire' Bundesliga manager as Pep Guardiola future update emerges

Manchester City officials are 'admirers' of the work achieved by Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann, as doubts continue to stand around the future of Pep Guardiola, according to a new report.

The contract of Pep Guardiola expires at the end of the ongoing season.

However, there is certainly hope, and in some cases anticipation, that the former Bayern Munich and Barcelona manager will prolong his stay at the Etihad Stadium.

The summer's recruitment bringing in youthful and exciting talent into the club would suggest that Pep Guardiola only has his eyes on extending.

However, until pen is put to paper, doubts will continue to swirl among supporters.

Speaking towards the end of last season, club chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said of Pep Guardiola's reign as Manchester City coach, "We're enjoying every moment of it, we're achieving great things together, and this conversation (about his future) will be had at the right time, at the right place, and with the pace and time and framework that works for Pep."

That sense of calmness is further explained in a new report concerning Guardiola's Manchester City future.

According to Rob Dawson of ESPN, no one at Manchester City is 'panicking' about Pep Guardiola's future as manager of the reigning Premier League champions.

However, it is reported that there is an acceptance at the Etihad Stadium that it will not be long before questions begin to start up again.

Unfortunately for Manchester City fans, a time will come when Pep Guardiola will leave the Premier League behind.

When that time comes, nobody knows for certain, however officials at the Etihad Stadium will need time to find the rightful successor to one of the greatest coaches ever to grace the English top-flight.

Two names are mentioned in the same report by ESPN.

According to Rob Dawson, Manchester City are 'admirers' of Julian Nagelsmann's work with Bayern Munich.

Furthermore, Patrick Vieira - who already has ties to the City Football Group through his work with New York City and the Manchester City academy - has 'impressed' at Crystal Palace.

One name that could perhaps spring up in the next few months and years is former Manchester City captain, Vincent Kompany - who has started life at Burnley in very promising fashion.

Back regarding events on the pitch, and Manchester City will return to competitive action this weekend.

That comes in the Premier League, as Pep Guardiola and his players take on the challenge of welcoming Manchester United to the Etihad Stadium, in what will be the first meeting with new Old Trafford boss, Erik ten Hag.