Edin Dzeko could leave Manchester City - Roberto Mancini

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Edin Dzeko and Roberto Mancini

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has admitted Edin Dzeko could leave the club in the summer.

Dzeko, 26, has been linked with a move to Borussia Dortmundexternal-link with the Bundesliga champions reportedly negotiating a deal with City.

"At the moment, there is nothing. In the end, maybe, I don't know. In the summer, it could be possible," said Mancini about the Bosnian striker.

City signed Dzeko from Wolfsburg in January 2011 for £27m.

The Bosnian striker has scored 38 goals in 99 appearances since joining the Premier League champions.

Despite 13 goals this term, Dzeko has failed to earn a regular starting place in Mancini's line-up.

Mancini revealed in November that Dzeko was frustrated with his "super-sub" tag following a number of goals after coming off the bench.

But the City manager does want the former Wolfsburg forward to stay at Etihad Stadium despite his concern he could leave.

"Dzeko is an important player for us. We want him to stay here," he said.

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  • Comment posted by Jeff, at 12:52 8 Mar 2013

    How bizarre

    I see him as one of City's better players

  • Comment posted by U15345535, at 15:24 8 Mar 2013

    If Dzeko was English we would all be raving on about how great he is.

  • Comment posted by U15575063, at 13:33 8 Mar 2013

    Not surprised to be honest. It's pretty clear Mancini doesn't really fancy him.

    Probably a good move for the lad.

  • Comment posted by chappers09, at 02:15 9 Mar 2013

    OliverG.... you are joking. Comparing Dzeko to Falcao or Cavani, is like comparing Heskey to Aguero!
    All these city fans loving disliking all the negativity but surely they would rather cash in on him and use the funds to really freshen up the squad?

  • Comment posted by MCFC_TID, at 16:58 8 Mar 2013

    40.JP
    Yeah I agree, went there to and he waved at us, he's scored some important goals, late winners this season and notably vs QPR last year but i don't think he's suited to the prem unforunatey, serie A or the bundesliga maybe, he was awesome for wolsfburg.

    And i agree, Cavani signed a new contract last summer so would be a bomb, but think Falcao's a great shout, hopefully can have RVPs impact

  • Comment posted by MCFC_TID, at 16:45 8 Mar 2013

    Will miss him if he goes, but might mean either Cavani or Falcao could be coming, which should do wonders for our attack next year

  • Comment posted by Six Stars, at 16:20 8 Mar 2013

    Maybe Tevez was trying to get out first - hence his rearrest for driving whilst disqualified.

  • Comment posted by wwfcreal, at 16:16 8 Mar 2013

    Dzeko should go to chelsea. Firstly, they're worryingly short on strikers, but also I like the idea of Edin Dzeko and Eden Hazard up front together.

  • Comment posted by King Red, at 14:19 8 Mar 2013

    He would suit Spurs, and he'd play alot of games at spurs to. dont know who city will replace him with, but i cant see them having any problems in that department. although i do think citys next big splash in transfer market being there last.

  • Comment posted by bluemoon_noisy, at 13:28 8 Mar 2013

    Two points:
    1.If he does leave then somone else will be lined up, who also would give us options
    2.You almost know before each game if he is going to start or not, a huge amount depends on the quality of the central defenders and how the oppostion are likely to play against us, so if they are like Everton, who press us high up the pitch, he starts as we need an "out" ball direct from defence.

  • Comment posted by U15586765, at 20:09 8 Mar 2013

    "You dont know what your doing" - Cheque book manager or what? One in, one out, and so the trend continues.

  • Comment posted by ovalball, at 19:35 8 Mar 2013

    One man team


    Where would Man Titty be with out Edin Dzeko Goals

  • Comment posted by bluemoon_noisy, at 19:22 8 Mar 2013

    @ 52. MCFC_TID

    45. antismith go crawl under a rock, little wonder no one can stand united fans

    No you're wrong it's because we're jealous and want to be like them!

  • Comment posted by U15615093, at 16:54 8 Mar 2013

    39. MCFC_TID
    Definitely prefer Falcao out of anyone even if Dzeko stays, don't want him to go either but to be honest thought he was going last summer when I seen him at the parade.

  • Comment posted by U15457196, at 16:02 8 Mar 2013

    Dzeko, Nasri, Sinclair, Maicon, Lescott, Kolarov and Barry should go. Dzeko deserves first team football and the rest are just no good enough for a team wanting to get to the top.

  • Comment posted by King Red, at 15:42 8 Mar 2013

    I can see Mancini thinking that if he does what fergie done and buy a new striker he may win the prem league again. although i will say this, mancini is at fault if he lets the player leave, give him more time on the pitch, scoring as he is i dont think a prem league winning manager should need told to play him regularly

  • Comment posted by U15615093, at 14:28 8 Mar 2013

    I'd quite like Dzeko to stay at City as he's done well this season scoring in important matches just like he has since he joined us, but if he wants to go then it's probably best for both parties if he does. He would fetch at least £20million which would free up funds for a couple more strikers to replace himself and Balotelli, as I said though I'd prefer him to stay.

  • Comment posted by U14161527, at 13:57 8 Mar 2013

    They want to sell the guy who has dug them out of how many holes this season? Strange.

  • Comment posted by U14998191, at 13:45 8 Mar 2013

    I think he is a top striker - good both with his feet and in the air, with a talent to sniff a goal within seconds of coming onto the pitch. I'd love this guy to play for my team. Mancini is treating him pretty badly, but that's only to be surprised - too many managers acting like spoiled children. Best wishes, Edin, wherever you may go.

  • Comment posted by bluemoon_noisy, at 13:41 8 Mar 2013

    Surprised the BBC haven't interpreted this as "City accept offer for unsettled want away star Dzeko"

    If we got £20m plus though and added the £20m for Balotelli, then you've funded a move for Falco or Cavani

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