Manchester City chief Patrick Vieira says their big spending days are over.

Vieira admits they will focus more on youth development.

"In the past we spent money because we wanted to build a successful team quickly," he told talkSPORT. "When you want to bring in big-name players you have to spend money.

"Now we have a really young team and in football there are always cycles. I believe Manchester City are now starting a cycle that will give us time to start working with youth team players.

"The football academy is important when you believe in youth development. If you want to be one of the best clubs in the world, you have to give young talent a chance."