That's how I see it as well and also Guardiola has gone through all potential issues in his mind and whether they could get problems if they let players go. If he wants a player to stay, I am sure he would tell the Manchester City bosses to do whatever it takes to convince a player to stay. If they can't, Guardiola will know whom they should sign to fill the position. They aren't going under water next season because out of a sudden they realize that midfielders are missing.