Mancini wants three new players

MANCHESTER City boss Roberto Mancini believes he needs to sign three new players regardless of whether Carlos Tevez stays or goes.

The 27–year–old saw his hopes of returning to South America dashed when Brazilian side Corinthians pulled out of a £40million move.

But as he tries looks to turn City into a side capable of winning the Barclays Premier League, Mancini, who has been linked with a move for Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero, still feels his side needs strengthening.

“I think it is really difficult to buy any players because all the good teams want these players,” Mancini said, “but I hope that before the game against (Manchester) United (Community Shield, August 7) we can have all these players.”