Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admitted sales will be made in this transfer market for the good of the players at the club.
City have recruited a number of players ahead of the Club World Cup, with a large squad on the hands of Guardiola.
Midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has recently been linked with a switch to Turkey, with Galatasaray reported to be interested.
Although, Guardiola responded saying he had no idea about it, he admitted some players will be sold following the arrival of Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Cherki and Rayan Ait-Nouri.
“I will love to have the players we have right now all season,” Guardiola said to reporters in Atlanta.
“The problem is they will be unhappy during the season, they will be sad, they will be disappointed.
“I don’t want that. I do it for them, not for me. For them. We have to see what happens, it’s a long time until the transfer window will be closed, we have to see step by step.”
Guardiola has previously mentioned in the past he prefers a squad size of around 20 senior players, whereas City have more than 30 at present.
Before trimming the squad City are hoping to win the Club World Cup in the United States with their new arrivals providing fresh energy.
They defeated Wydad AC in their first match and face Al Ain on Sunday at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium where they can seal progression to the round of 16.
Guardiola said Spanish defensive midfielder Rodri was not able to start the game as he continues his comeback from injury.
“He’s getting better. He can play 20 minutes, 30 minutes at a time. He wants to play to help but we want to protect his knee,” said the Spaniard.
