Mancini determined to hang onto Balotelli

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Various comments from figures at the San Siro, as well as numerous other reports from Italy, continue to suggest Balotelli could be heading back to his homeland before next week’s transfer deadline.

But City boss Mancini has always maintained he is happy with the 22-year-old striker, despite a number of controversies, including a recent training-ground bust-up, and has no intention of selling.