Manchester City will rival Manchester United for Roma ace Mirko Vucinic this summer.

The Sun says City are ready to spark a cross-city battle for £24million-rated Vucinic.

City boss Roberto Mancini has targeted the Roma striker as he prepares for next season.

And that may force United manager Alex Ferguson's hand, as he has also been tracking the Montenegro international.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is also a fan but, if City firm up their interest, their spending power would put them ahead of the chasing Premier League pack.