Source: Daily_Mail
Man City grab another ex-Gunner with Milan ace Flamini set to arrive on loan
Manchester City are on the verge of completing a shock loan deal for former Arsenal star Mathieu Flamini as new manager Roberto Mancini steps up his recruitment drive.Incoming: Flamini (R) is set to join Man City on loanThe French utility man has fallen out of favour at AC Milan and looks is reportedly set to return to the Barclays Premier League, almost two years after leaving the Gunners on a free contract.Flamini, 25, was regularly deployed by Arsene Wenger as a holding midfielder but Mancini could be looking to operate him at right back where he has enjoyed his best spells at the San Siro when a spate of injuries forced him to switch to defence.According to Sky Sports News, Flamini is at the top of Mancini's transfer agenda having already secured another ex-Arsenal star in Patrick Vieira two weeks ago.The deal is understood to run through until the end of the season with a view to a permanent move.Flamini, who played 102 times scoring seven goals for Arsenal, hopes to secure regular first time but his mooted arrival at Eastlands will put pressure on the likes of defensive duo Micah Richards and Pablo Zabaleta for a place in the starting XI. We'll be bigger than United, claims Manchester City manager ManciniManchester divided: The battle for supremacy starts at EastlandsVIDEO: Manchester City's League Cup hero Tueart gets a taste for new gloriesMANCHESTER CITY FC