Pep Guardiola has insisted that Manchester City will not be doing any business in the January transfer window.
Injury-hit City have endured a tough start to the season and have fallen 14 points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool .
The Etihad club failed to replace former skipper Vincent Kompany in the summer and have felt the long-term loss of defender Aymeric Laporte.
But, despite suffering an injury crisis in defence, Guardiola suggested he will not be given funds to bolster his ranks next month.
He told his press conference on Friday: "The players who start the season will finish the season. No business."
Among the names linked with a move to City is Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake, the former Chelsea centre-back.
However, when asked about the possibility of signing the Dutchman, Guardiola responded: "No, it’s not an issue."
Guardiola also denied he has a break clause in his contract at Manchester City .
The City manager's future continues to be the subject of speculation and the latest claims have suggested the Spaniard has a potential way out at the end of this season, should he want to leave.
But Guardiola has repeatedly stated his intention to fulfil his contract, which expires in 2021, and has even suggested could stay beyond that.
Asked if the break clause exists, Guardiola said at a press conference on Friday: "No, it is not true. I spoke about that a few weeks ago, about my intentions with the club."
Guardiola has won two Premier League titles since taking over at City in the summer of 2016.
Speculation over his future is fuelled by this season's form and an examination of his past managerial postings.
Champions City have fallen 14 points behind leaders Liverpool in his fourth season at the club.
The 48-year-old left Barcelona after four years in charge to take a year off and then left Bayern Munich after three seasons.
