Manchester City's new 'Mister Fixit' John Williams is trying to shift many of their fringe players.
However, the Mirror says there are few takers if fees are involved - and some may have to be paid off.
City wanted to get money for Wayne Bridge and Craig Bellamy and do not want to allow Nedum Onuoha or Roque Santa Cruz to go out on loan again. Shaun Wright-Phillips is another who they want to sell rather than give away.
Onuoha is valued at £8million although that valuation is sure to drop.
Winger Wright-Phillips could move for as little as £2million. But Bridge, Bellamy and Santa Cruz may have to be freed eventually.