Manchester City are preparing for Pep Guardiolaβs exit after Sunday's game against Aston Villa.
Sources have told BBC Sport that Guardiola is expected to leave the Etihad at the end of the season, though City arenβt currently commenting.
Work towards Guardiolaβs anticipated exit is under way at City, with members of staff of the understanding he will leave.
It is understood members of the squad are also anticipating his departure after the Villa game this weekend.
Former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, who worked under Guardiola at City, is the front-runner to replace the 55-year-old.
It is understood City have turned their attentions towards how best to mark the tenure of their iconic boss.
#UPDATE | We are carrying out an evacuation at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham after a potential suspicious bag was found.
A 19-year-old man is in custody and as a precaution the site is currently subject of a search.
We will provide further updates when we can.
No turkey?!
This is NOT a Christmas joke. The Great Peep Show Christmas Bake Off with Olivia Colman, @RealDMitchell, @IsySuttie, @RealMattKing and Sophie Winkleman.
It's going to be very Christmassy indeed. #GBBO#PeepShow
A man looks at a picture of someone.
His friend asks: "Who is it?"
The man replies: "Brothers and sisters, I have none. But that man's father is my father's sone"
His friend says: "Seriously Mike, this shit again, just tell me who it is"
Chatting to lovely chap I've worked with from time to time over the last year, mentions his career in science is a bit different from his dad who is a 'cartoonist'. Jaw drops as I realise who his dad is and 'cartoonist' really doesn't quite cover it...