Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has told captain Vincent Kompany to put all his focus on regaining full fitness ahead of the new season.

The 30-year-old made only 14 appearances in the Premier League in 2015-16 as a result of persistent muscle injuries, while a thigh problem sustained in the Champions League semi-final defeat to Real Madrid forced him to miss the entirety of Belgium's Euro 2016 campaign.

City have been linked with a number of defensive reinforcements since Guardiola took charge, with potential moves for Leonardo Bonucci and John Stones widely reported.

And Guardiola has sounded something of a warning to Kompany by challenging him to be fully fit for the start of the season in August.

"My dream for Vincent Kompany is to be fit," Guardiola said at his introductory news conference.

"He hasn't played many games in the last few years. The captain has a lot of experience, he is a magnificent central defender, but he has to be fit. I spoke to him and said 'just focus on your body'."