Pep Guardiola: Saudi Arabia have 'changed' the transfer market

Riyad Mahrez left Manchester City for Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli, joining a growing number of high-profile players to have switched to the Middle East country this summer

NEW REALITY: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. Pic: AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed the club will not be signing a like-for-like replacement for winger Riyad Mahrez.

Mahrez left City for Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli in a £30million deal, joining a growing number of high-profile players to have switched to the Middle East country this summer.