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Villa legend Platt to join Mancini at Man City

Former Nottingham Forest boss David Platt is being lined up for a return to football at Manchester City.

The Sun says Platt is wanted as Roberto Mancini's No 2.

The former Aston Villa and Juventus star, 44, has been pals with the Manchester City boss since they played at Sampdoria.

Platt actually kicked off his pro career at City's bitter rivals Manchester United.

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