Man City sign Jovetic and Negredo

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has bulked up his strikeforce ahead of an assault on the Premier League title by signing Stevan Jovetic and Alvaro Negredo.

Jovetic arrives in Manchester on undisclosed terms but it is understood the Serie A side valued the 23-year-old Montenegro international at around €23 million.

Last night’s announcement followed yesterday morning’s capture of Spain international Negredo. The former Sevilla star, 27, has joined Pellegrini’s cause for a reported £16.4m plus add-ons of up to £4.2m. Yesterday’s business sees Pellegrini make two concerted moves to bolster his frontline before the domestic season begins in August as 2012 league champions City aim to dethrone fierce rivals Manchester United.