Manchester City's players might have only just come down to earth after winning the Champions League, but thoughts about defending the historic Treble will already be in the forefront of Pep Guardiola's mind.
The release of City's retained list highlights one issue Guardiola cannot ignore. Captain Ilkay Gundogan was marked as 'released' as his contract expires, although MEN Sport understands the Blues are still in negotiations with the German international.
Guardiola will be keen to conclude talks with his skipper promptly given other clubs are in a position to pounce. Once a resolution is found with the skipper, the future of Bernardo Silva will need to be clarified.
During a press conference while on international duty with Portugal, Bernardo was quizzed about his future. "I don't run away from questions," Bernardo answered honestly via Noticias Ao Minuto. "The truth is that this is not the space to talk about it, but I still don't know my future. ALSO READ: How City could raise £200m to fund their summer "I'm being honest.