Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has confirmed he plans to buy big this summer.

Fielding questions from Italian reporters yesterday, Mancini confirmed City had ambitious plans to improve this summer but said players were often linked to his club to drive up the asking price.

"Of course we aim to strengthen, this is not the issue," he said.

"If you listen to all the rumours, it seems that City are looking for any good player on the market. It is not so."