Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is ready to stand by Oleksandr Zinchenko for next season.

The London Evening Standard says Guardiola is ready to shelve his search for a top class left back due to Zinchenko's outstanding performances as makeshift cover for Benjamin Mendy.

But there remains uncertainty over Mendy's long-term future after two injury-plagued seasons at the Etihad and concerns over his attitude.

The France international will still have to convince Guardiola he can establish himself as City's first choice left back, with Zinchenko now providing him with serious competition even if he can maintain his fitness.

Zinchenko has been a revelation after rejecting a move to Wolves last summer.