Manchester City confirm director of football Txiki Begiristain will leave the club at the end of the season and be replaced by Sporting's Hugo Viana.

Manchester City confirm Hugo Viana appointment in changing of the guard - Txiki Begiristain to step down from role as Director of Football at the end of the season

Outside of legal ‘battles’ Pep Guardiola’s future is the biggest story surrounding Manchester City. The City manager is in the final year of his current contract. But whatever happens in regards to Pep Guardiola’s future there is little doubt that Manchester City will be prepared for whatever their manager decides to do.