Manchester City have been boosted in their chase to sign Sergio Busquets after admitting that Pep Guardiola could lure him out of Barcelona, Skysports reports.

The 27-year-old has emerged as a top transfer target for the incoming City boss, who will take over from Manuel Pellegrini in the summer.

He earlier admitted his desire to remain with Barca and eventually become one of the club’s longest serving players, but could now see his mind changed.

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The midfielder revealed that only two people can convince him to leave the La Liga champions, his wife and Guardiola, but also hinted that he hopes his former boss doesn’t make a move for his services.

"I have always said there are just two persons who could make me change my decision to stay at Barcelona," he told ESPN Desportes.

"One of those two persons is my wife. And she is happy here right now, so I don't think there will be any issues on a personal level.

"On a sporting level, that other person is Guardiola. It's clear that I owe Pep a lot and I would be honoured to work with him again.

"He knows that Barcelona are my club and it's his club as well. He knows it's best for the club and for me to stay here and I don't think he will ask me to leave Barcelona."

Busquets has enjoyed a hugely successful spell in Spain since being promoted from their youth squad, winning five league titles as well as the Champions League three times.

The Spain international has already featured 34 times in all competitions for his side this term and is tied down with a £128million buy-out clause.

 

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