Pep Guardiola Confirms £92m Double Pursuit of John Stones and Leroy Sane

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed that he hopes to sign both Leroy Sane from Schalke and John Stones from Everton, with ​reports claiming the City will pay £92m for the pair.

Guardiola spoke to reporters on Thursday following Manchester City's penalty shoot-out victory over Borussia Dortmund in the International Champions Cup in China.

The ex-Bayern Munich manager said that he would be 'very happy' if Sane completes a move to City, which would be worth around £42m according to reports.

Sane, 20, is a highly-rated forward with the ability to play on the wing, as well as in an advanced midfield role.

​"Sane is a player from Schalke. If he comes, we'll be happy. If he stays, I'll be happy for the Schalke fans," Guardiola told a media conference.

John Stones on the other hand, who turned 22 in May, has been tipped to join City for a staggering £50m fee, but it is up to Everton to find a replacement before a transfer goes ahead.

"[In Stones' case,] it's the same answer for Sane - he's a player for Everton. Everyone knows we're going to try but we will see." Guardiola added.

Everton could be edging nearer to a replacement for Stones after ​​reports emerged claiming the Toffees have bid £14m for Sunderland centre-back Lamine Kone.

Where as Leroy Sane's potential switch could happen imminently, with the player ​handing in a transfer request at the end of last month amidst Manchester City's interest.

But it is the valuation of the player that has proved to be a stumbling block for City, with Schalke standing firm on their initial ​£45m asking price.