Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini plans to trump Chelsea for Barcelona striker David Villa. The Daily Star says Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez is keen to take Villa to Stamford Bridge and boost his firepower.

But he looks like facing stiff competition from Manchester City rival Mancini.

Mancini is also looking to bolster his attacking options as City struggle to defend their Premier League title. The Italian has hit out at his misfiring strikers after seeing his side fall seven points behind leaders Manchester United.

Now he could make a move for Villa in the hope the Spanish superstar can revive his faltering title defence.

Villa is available on loan and City can easily match his £110,000-a-week wages.