Pep Guardiola drops hint that he still hopes to sign Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal as his Manchester City stars train with a smile ahead of Premier League visit to Bournemouth

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Pep Guardiola has hinted that he still has hope of tempting Alexis Sanchez away from Arsenal before the transfer window shuts next week.

But Manchester City's manager is adamant that he is happy with the squad he has if no deal can be sorted out.

Guardiola is keen to bring the Chile international to the Etihad Stadium, but Arsene Wenger is determined to keep him at Arsenal.

Manchester City's players trained on Friday ahead of Saturday's game with Bournemouth

One player appeared to be having a great time as he hid his head and joked during the session

The mystery man was 20-year-old Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus, who wore a broad smile

City's manager has repeatedly refused to discuss the prospect of signing either Sanchez or Monaco forward Kylian Mbappe.

However, he does have the budget to add to his spending, having paid out over £200million to bolster his squad so far this summer.

He said: 'I'm happy with the squad I have, but we're going to see. We have five or six days left, and I think the market is going to move.

'I was happy with the squad last season and I am happy this season. I was happy at Munich, I was happy at Barcelona. I have had strong teams at my three clubs and I know how difficult it is but the clubs have always done as much as possible to make me happy.'

But asked about the possibility of signing Sanchez, Mbappe and West Brom captain Jonny Evans – another transfer target – Guardiola said: 'He's an Arsenal player, like Mbappe is a Monaco player, like Johnny Evans is a West Bromwich Albion player.

'You have to ask Alexis. He's a player and the other clubs have to talk about it. Normally I don't talk about players from other clubs.'

Co-assistant manager Brian Kidd patted Jesus on the cheek during a relaxed workout

Bernardo Silva also seemed to enjoying himself as he put on a grin while gesturing with his arm

Right back Kyle Walker trained but won't play against Bournemouth as he serves a suspension

French full-back Benjamin Mendy could play a part at Bournemouth on Saturday after recovering from a thigh injury that has prevented him from making a debut since his move from Monaco.

Mendy is set to be on the bench, with Danilo making his debut at right-back in place of the suspended Kyle Walker.

Guardiola said: 'Mendy is travelling with us. I don't know if he will play, but he is travelling with us because Kyle cannot play.

'I think Danilo is going to play at right-back.'

As his players trained, City manager Pep Guardiola spoke to the media at a press conference

Ilkay Gundogan is also closing in on a full recovery from the knee injury he suffered last December.

The German midfielder featured in City's recent friendly against Girona in Spain, and was set to play for the elite development squad against Leicester on Friday.

'Gundo is going to play with the second team today to improve his rhythm,' Guardiola added. 'He's much, much better.'

Despite being unavailable for the trip to Bournemouth, Walker trained on Friday.

The mood around the session appeared to be a relaxed and lighthearted as Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus was spotted hiding under his jumper.

Meanwhile, City transfer target Sanchez looked far from unsettled as he trained with his Arsenal team-mates, who visit Anfield on Sunday.

Guardiola hinted that he is still keen to sign Alexis Sanchez, who was training with Arsenal