City not drawn on claims Mancini was in Monaco talks

Manchester City last night refused to comment on claims manager Roberto Mancini was involved in talks about becoming boss of Monaco last season.

The Guardian reported on their website that Mancini spoke to the wealthy Ligue 2 outfit earlier this year with a view to joining them at the end of the last campaign.

It is claimed the Italian, who like City declined to comment on the claims, was offered a big-money contract and that the club expected him to sign.