Reports suggest Manchester City Football Club are ready to offload Stephen Ireland.

The young Irishman was sensational for the Blues last season, but this term he has struggled to nail down a regular start for the top-four hopefuls.

Roberto Mancini has an embarrassment of riches in his midfield, and the Manchester Evening News believes the Italian has little place for Ireland in his future plans.

This is sure to be of interest to neighbours United, but should the 23-year-old leave Eastlands, his more likely destination would be Merseyside.

Both Everton and Liverpool have been linked with Ireland in recent weeks, and the player may prefer to remain in the North West if he is forced out of City.

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