The Spain international is believed to have sustained a groin problem during City’s Club World Cup exit to Al-Hilal last month.

Slot has been busy strengthening a squad that won the league by 10 points last term by spending the best part of £300million.

A temporary road closure will be in place near Coniston later this month as engineers carry out utility works. The closure affects the A593 at Torver starting from its junction with Old Rake and ...