Manchester City remain keen on Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola. Guardiola, 48, revealed last week that he would love to become Manchester United boss when he quits the Bundesliga.
But Guardiola occupying the United hotseat won't happen - if City get their way and lure him to The Etihad first.
Although the Spaniard snubbed City's offer - and one from Chelsea - to come to England 18 months ago, he has remained top of the Premier League champs' future wish list, says the Daily Star.
And they are not concerned by recent reports claiming the ex-Barcelona coach fancies a job with the neighbours more than with them.
City boss Manuel Pellegrini is under growing pressure with his club's Champions League challenge once again in danger of early collapse.
A poor result at CSKA Moscow this week would all but kill off their dreams of reaching the knockout stage.
And if that happens Pellegrini, 61, who has less than two years left on his deal, is likely to get the boot next May as City chiefs start the search for his successor.
