Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini says his squad is still three players short.

Pellegrini has set his sights on major attacking additions - with Sevilla striker Alvaro Negredo, 27, and Fiorentina front-man Stevan Jovetic, 23, both in his sights.

"We are working on new players that can arrive at Manchester City," said Pellegrini.

"We are not in a hurry to bring them now but we are clear that we need two or three more players. Maicon didn't come here to pre-season and he will not stay in the squad.

"It's difficult to say a date but before July finishes I think we will have more players."