Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fred has reiterated his desire to join Manchester City after having been made aware of interest from the Premier League leaders.
Fred played twice against City in the Champions League this season, Shakhtar losing 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium before beating Guardiola's men 2-1 in the Group F finale in Ukraine.
The Premier League leaders are hardly lacking in creative talent, but have been linked with the Brazil international, who has already said in the past that he has been expecting Pep Guardiola to call him.
Speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport, Fred said: "A friend gave me the news saying that City and Guardiola were interested in me.