Hamann dumps Bolton for Man City

DIETMAR HAMANN will complete one of the shortest transfers in Premiership history today when he joins Manchester City from Bolton.

The German midfielder has been coveted by both north-west clubs since it became apparent he was surplus to requirements at Liverpool, despite having a year remaining on his Anfield contract.

At one point, it appeared Sam Allardyce had got his man, only for Hamann to have second thoughts once City boss Stuart Pearce made his bid for the 32-year-old.