Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said a decision on record scorer Sergio Aguero's contract situation will not be made until the end of the season.
Aguero, 32, has made just 11 appearances in all competitions this season due to injury and Covid-19.
The Argentina international made his first start in four months in City's 2-1 Premier League win over West Ham United last month but was an unused substitute in subsequent games against Wolves and Manchester United.
Aguero, who joined City from Atletico Madrid in 2011, will be out of contract at the end of the campaign and Guardiola said negotiations over a new deal would have to wait until the summer.
"We are going to talk to him as a human being, as a person and, of course, as a player," Guardiola said. "We will have to see what happens at the end of the season.
"I think the club has spoken with his agent and they know the situation."
City, who are 11 points clear of Manchester United at the Premier League summit, host Southampton on Wednesday night.
Manchester United end City's winning run
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Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes celebrates scoring their first goal in a 2-0 win at Manchester City on Sunday, March 7. Reuters -
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes, right, scores the opening goal from the penalty spot past City goalkeeper Ederson at the Etihad Stadium. AP -
Manchester United's manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer congratulates midfielder Bruno Fernandes. AFP -
Manchester City's Raheem Sterling reacts during match against Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium. AP -
Manchester United's Marcus Rashford leaves the field after picking up an injury. AP -
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola saw his team's winning run come to an end. Getty -
Manchester City's midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is tackled by Manchester United's defender Victor Lindelof. AFP -
Manchester City's defender Ruben Dias vies with Manchester United's striker Anthony Martial. AFP -
Manchester United's Luke Shaw celebrates with Bruno Fernandes, left, after scoring. AP -
Luke Shaw of Manchester United scores the second goal of his team. EPA
