Source: Daily_Mail
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini opens the door to an Italian return with Juventus
Options open: Mancini was a Juventus fan as a child[LNB]Roberto Mancini has cast further doubt over his Manchester City future by admitting he is ready to return to management in Italy as Liverpool rival Rafa Benitez also found himself linked to Serie A.[LNB]There is a clause in Mancini's three-and-a-half-year deal allowing either City or himself to cancel his contract in the summer. [LNB]The former Inter Milan boss knows the chances of being kept on could hinge on his ability to deliver a top-four finish.[LNB]Mancini has been eyed by Juventus, who will replace short-term boss Alberto Zaccheroni at the end of the season, and he did nothing to quell the speculation in an interview with Italian paper La Nazione. [LNB]'I'm ready to go back, if and when there will be a possibility,' he said.[LNB]'How near I am to a return to Italy I don't know. Football is strange. It was probably right for me to broaden my horizons, but I will return sooner or later.[LNB]'As for Juventus, Juve is always Juve. They are going through a difficult period right now, but we are talking about a club with history and prestige.' [LNB] Old enemy: Mancini's history with Juve rivals Inter could scupper any move[LNB]Benitez has joined Mancini as a candidate to take over at Juve. Deputy club director Roberto Bettega is reported ready to intensify efforts to lure the Liverpool manager after Easter, having failed to tempt Bordeaux coach Laurent Blanc.[LNB]Depending on Tottenham's result at Sunderland, Mancini's City could go fourth when they play Burnley today at Turf Moor.[LNB]With Nigel de Jong facing a two-match ban if booked in either of the next two games, Mancini must decide whether to risk the Dutchman or persevere with Patrick Vieira, who has struggled to find his best form since arriving in January.[LNB]Vieira created the opening goal for Carlos Tevez against Wigan on Monday but otherwise made little impact, and Mancini admitted: 'I think Patrick could improve.'[LNB] Mancini admits he's disappointed at Vieira's impact at Manchester City Dzeko tantilises Chelsea and Man City by opening door to move to EnglandBURNLEY v Man City: Brian Laws boosted by return of skipper Steven CaldwellCeltic should forget Hughes and give Lennon manager's job, insists HartsonMANCHESTER CITY FC
