A big rebuild is coming at Manchester City — and top of the list in the clear-out appears to be the injury-prone stalwarts who cannot hack modern-day soccer's demanding schedule. Pep Guardiola was very open Friday about the new “reality” facing City after his most challenging season at a club that has set new standards in the Premier League but is now staring at the end of a dynasty.

A host of top Man City stars have been backed to leave this summer as Pep Guardiola looks to freshen his squad up, according to a report.

Pep Guardiola is ready to sanction the departures of as many as eight Manchester City stars as the club plots a summer transfer rebuild, according to reports. A disappointing season for the defending Premier League champions went from bad to worse in midweek after they were knocked out of the Champions League play-offs by Real Madrid.