Every word from Pep Guardiola on Erling Haaland transfer and Man City team news vs Wolves

Pep Guardiola effectively confirmed Manchester City's imminent signing of Erling Haaland this afternoon, with the Borussia Dortmund striker close to completing a transfer to the club.

Guardiola is speaking ahead of City's crucial Premier League trip to Wolves in the Premier League tomorrow, where they will be looking to move to within two wins of the title — assuming Liverpool beat Aston Villa tonight (Tuesday). Guardiola confirmed at the weekend that Ruben Dias, John Stones and Kyle Walker are all out for the final three games, while Nathan Ake is a major doubt to miss the Wolves game.

The manager spoke about the latest injury condition of his squad, and when asked about Haaland, said he couldn't discuss the transfer as City and Dortmund had told him not to.

Guardiola rarely comments on players of other clubs until they are confirmed as City players, so the fact that he did not deny the transfer, and promised to speak more after 'legal issues' were completed, will be a boost for supporters.

Follow below for every word from Guardiola's press conference.

Scroll down to read everything Guardiola said this afternoon.

Pep Guardiola say Manchester City are happy to be battling with Liverpool for another title, as he looked to move on from his controversial comments about 'everyone in the country' supporting Jurgen Klopp's men.

Guardiola raised eyebrows at the weekend when he claimed the country was backing Liverpool to win the title, with Klopp responding to say he didn't see things that way, and suggesting his rival's comments were made in the heat of the moment after an emotional week for City.

While news of Erling Haaland's expected arrival at City dominated Guardiola's press conference ahead of the trip to Wolves,