Summer clearout: Man City set to axe Iheanacho

Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho has been penciled down as one of the players for Manchester City summer exit, according to a report monitored by Sportinglens.blogspot.com on Sportsmail. The Argentina defender, Pablo Zabaleta, France duo of Bacary Sagna, Samir Nasri and Iheanacho all set for exit as Pep Guardiola faces one of biggest summers of recruitment in City's recent history.

The Catalan had hoped for extra recruitment to be completed after his arrival from Bayern Munich last year but was told it had to be done in stages.

Iheanacho, who is being monitored by Hoffenheim, only started three games - against Celtic, Leicester City and Burnley - since October and does not do enough outside the box.

Here, Sportsmail predicts who could be close to the Etihad exit and which players Guardiola will place faith in.

GOALKEEPERS

Claudio Bravo - STAY

It seems implausible that Guardiola will perform such a hasty u-turn and Bravo has told friends he is determined to fight for his place.

Willy Caballero - LEAVE

City are looking at options in goal and, with the likelihood being Bravo stays, out-of-contract Caballero - despite performing well this year - will probably leave.

 

Joe Hart - LEAVE

A huge couple of months lie in store for Hart, who admits his time in Manchester is over. Sportsmail has been told Hart is not yet close to finding new employers.

DEFENDERS

Pablo Zabaleta - LEAVE

City have already announced Zabaleta's off in the hope he is given a huge send-off on Tuesday night. West Ham are keen.

Bacary Sagna - LEAVE

The right back has long believed City will not renew his contract. Didn't fancy West Ham in January, wants to stay in England but could return to France.

Vincent Kompany - UNDECIDED

Guardiola has been impressed with Kompany's form but the captain might have left last summer. Concerns remain over his long-term fitness.

John Stones - STAY

Has enjoyed a decent season, even with a couple of errors along the way.

Nicolas Otamendi - STAY

Talk persists about a move to Spain but has another three years on his contract and it would take a decent fee to prise him away.

Aleksandar Kolarov - STAY

One more year on his deal and has performed for Guardiola in fits and starts.

Gael Clichy - LEAVE

Full backs are a priority after years of under investment and out-of-contract Clichy should depart.

Eliaquim Mangala - LEAVE

Newcastle are interested and City will be desperate to find a buyer, knowing they'll take a sizeable hit on the money lavished on Mangala, who is on loan at Valencia.

MIDFIELDERS

Fernando - LEAVE

Simply does not play for Guardiola - has started once since December, and that was in a goalless draw against Huddersfield Town. Sportsmail reported last week that Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez is keen.

Ilkay Gundogan - STAY

Injury has wrecked his debut season in England but the central midfielder will be ready for August.

Jesus Navas - UNDECIDED

Is set to be offered a new contract after impressing at right back but Sevilla are known to want Navas back.

Kevin De Bruyne - STAY

A solid campaign, albeit without hitting the stunning heights of his first at City.

Fabian Delph - UNDECIDED

Guardiola says he will not play either of the last two games because of an injury and if City are offered decent money he is expected to leave. Whether that's forthcoming is another thing entirely.

Leroy Sane - STAY

Nominated for PFA Young Player of the Year and this has been a successful move after a tricky start.

Yaya Toure - UNDECIDED

Could be offered fresh terms but agent Dimitri Seluk claimed this week he's not heard from the club in two months. That will resolve itself towards the end of this week.

David Silva - STAY

Arguably City's best performer this season and has always been their heartbeat.

Fernandinho - STAY

Toure's re-emergence has been an interesting sub-plot but Fernandinho's time at City will continue.

Raheem Sterling - STAY

Unplayable on occasions and has endured difficult moments too. Will have a fight on his hands for a starting berth after summer recruitment.

Samir Nasri - LEAVE

On loan at Sevilla and Guardiola made a relatively quick decision that Nasri had to seek games elsewhere.

Aleix Garcia - UNDECIDED

Has not been afforded many opportunities and it could be that he heads out on loan next year.

FORWARDS

Gabriel Jesus - STAY

The boy wonder who City sporting director Txiki Begiristain should be applauded for landing ahead of their rivals.

Sergio Aguero - UNDECIDED

A fascinating situation, with Aguero set for talks at the end of the season over his future. Could a 31-goal striker really be on his way out? It should be noted that the Argentine has worked harder than ever before this season.

Nolito - LEAVE

The move simply has not worked and Nolito is seeking a switch back to Spain, with Real Betis leading the chase. Wages could be a problem, so it might be a loan.

Kelechi Iheanacho – LEAVE

Only started three games - against Celtic, Leicester City and Burnley - since October and does not do enough outside the box. Being monitored by Hoffenheim.

Wilfried Bony – LEAVE

Wants to remain in England, although time at Stoke has been a disaster after disagreements with Mark Hughes.