'We Still Have Ten Days...'

Roberto Mancini's reaction was far from conclusive when asked whether our dealings in the transfer market were done. The acquisition of Edin Dzeko seemed enough to satisfy most of the success hungry City fans. Now with rumours circulating and our managers refusal to rule out any more transfers there is a momentum of expectancy beginning to gather.

It seems inevitable that Shaun Wright-Phillips' future lies elsewhere with Bolton and Fulham looking most likely to sign him. Adebayor has sealed his loan switch to Real Madrid with an option to buy at the end of the season and there are prayers rumours that Jo could also move on to pastures new.

There has been a Cruyff-fueled rumour that Dani Alves wants to leave Barcelona with City being one of his preferred suitors. But would he adapt to the premier league? There is certainly no doubting the Brazilians attacking talents but there seems to be a shroud of uncertainty surrounding his defensive capabilities. I could see him emulating Kolarov's role in the team, providing width high up the pitch but looking slightly vulnerable in more defensive situations. Vulnerability can be forgiven where Kolarov is concerned, he is young and new to a very quick league, Alves on the other hand is 28 and is not in a position to benefit so much from the experience of the EPL.

Another name linked to City, although a little more remote, is Sergio Ramos. Apparently he has had a falling out with Jose Mourinho and Madrid would be willing to let him go. Ramos is a much better defender than Alves and boasts some attacking flair of his own. If it was possible to get Ramos I think it would be a great bit of business, although I can't quite see it materializing.