Manchester City will make three major sales in January.

The People says before he buys again, manager Roberto Mancini is under orders to sell at least three stars from a list that includes Emmanuel Adebayor, Joleon Lescott, Shaun Wright-Phillips, Wayne Bridge, Shay Given, Roque Santa Cruz and Jo.

The Italian's job is safe for this season. Astonishingly, his position was not even on the agenda at a club summit in Abu Dhabi a week ago.