Former Manchester City midfielder Dietmar Hamann says the club has no chance of winning the title if they continue to turn over their squad in an attempt to bring in big-name players.
The ex-Germany international spent three seasons at Eastlands a couple of years back and has launched a scathing attack on the club for the way are choosing to buy themselves into the top four.
"They should have finished in the top four last season and they didn't," he said.
"There is every chance they will not finish there again because Liverpool will be better next season and Tottenham, Arsenal and Everton will also be up there.
"I don't see City as title contenders. They need to bring some continuity to the club and stick with the players they have got.
"They have got to choose them carefully and buy the right ones. But if they keep doing what they are at the moment I don't see them challenging Manchester United or Chelsea.
"They have a turnover of 10 to 15 players every season and if they keep doing this they are not going anywhere.
"You need consistency and continuity at a football club. I don't agree with what they are doing now.
"City have got bundles to spend and they need to spend wisely. I am not sure if they are doing that. If you don't do things right off the field it is hard to get them right on it. That transpires to the whole set-up including the backroom staff and doctors.
"The City fans will want to see new arrivals - but big names don't win you games or win you titles."
