With interest in the young forward building quickly, Pep Guardiola is unsure if Cole Palmer will remain at Manchester City or depart.

The manager's remarks followed Palmer's player of the match performance in City's UEFA Super Cup victory over Sevilla on Wednesday night.

The 21-year-old took the pitch in Athens and scored to tie the score at 1-1 and force a penalty shootout, which they won 5-4.

He scored an incredible goal in the Community Shield loss to Arsenal earlier this month after coming off the bench.

Despite his recent bravery, the academy graduate is expected to leave the Etihad this summer, with Brighton and West Ham both showing interest in his talents.

The England U21 star may possibly be used by the Irons as part of a deal that would send Lucas Paqueta in the other direction, while it was reported that the Seagulls are considering a loan move for Palmer.

The sale of Riyad Mahrez, which Guardiola hinted at last week, gave him a spot in the team. Now that Kevin De Bruyne may be out for up to four months, he'll probably have even more opportunities to play.

Guardiola is still speculating that the forward might yet depart, though he would be leaving permanently if he did.

'I don't know [whether he will stay],' he declared. I thought he wanted to go when we got there, but I'm not sure now.

I don't believe a loan will be granted. Either he will remain or he will be sold.

He displayed character; playing defenders like [Marcos] Acuna as a young player in these levels is difficult. He did well both on the pitch and with the goal.

In response to claims that he is currently playing his greatest football of his career thus far, Palmer, who also scored the game-winning goal in the Under-21 Euros final this past summer, told TNT Sports: "Not yet, it's early in the season."

It's one of the opening matches of the year. I have to kick on from here.’