Pep Guardiola is ready to sanction the departures of as many as eight Manchester City stars as the club plots a summer transfer rebuild.

Guardiola aims to refresh his squad after a poor defence of their Premier League title and early elimination from the Champions League.

According to Daily Mirror, a major clear-out is planned at the Etihad this summer, with as many as eight first-team players potentially leaving. The headline departure could be Jack Grealish. In addition to him, City is open to offers for Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, John Stones, Mateo Kovačić, İlkay Gündoğan, Ederson, and Kyle Walker.

It would mean a busy summer of squad churn at the Etihad.

All of the players listed to be sold are aged 30 or older bar Grealish, who reaches that age in September.

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Walker appears closest to an exit, as he is not currently part of the squad. AC Milan, where he is on loan, is reportedly ready to make his move permanent.

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