It always happens when one of these clubs is in a moneybags situation, particularly when they change the manager. Mancini will come in, no dobt with his eyes on a few Italian players who he's certain will be a smash hit in the Premiership, and there will be squyad members and people he doesn't fancy who are up for grabs.
There's already talk that Craig Bellamy and Shay Given may want out, and it's hard to imagine if he does go a spending in a couple of weeks that they won't offload a couple. Are there any of theirs which we might fancy at a cheap price, even at a dear price if we have our hand forced on Masherano?
For me, I'd ask about Steven Ireland. He hasn't figured regulalrly this season, but is a top player IMHO who would fit into our team beautifully. I think you'd get him for less than 10, particularly if Mancini doesn't fancy him. I'd also take the young centre half who's name is a mystery to me (Onihuya or something).
Any others which anyone might fancy?