Manchester City to offload Adam Johnson as they close in on Sinclair deal

EXCLUSIVE
By Wayne Veysey | Chief Correspondent

Manchester City are ready to sell Adam Johnson after agreeing terms with Swansea winger Scott Sinclair.

Roberto Mancini is willing to sanction the departure of the England international after growing frustrated in Johnson’s ability to realise his potential.

The City manager has now turned to Sinclair to fill the role of winger and impact player at Etihad Stadium.

WHERE COULD JOHNSON GO NEXT?
LIVERPOOL
	Why? Long-term admirers of Johnson and looking for width in the transfer market having sold Kuyt and Maxi, with Bellamy also linked with an exit this summer.
TOTTENHAM
	Why? Short of wide options beind Bale and Lennon. A club on the rise that could better suit Johnson in his development, as would chance to work under AVB.
NEWCASTLE
	Why? Have tracked Johnson for a long time. Winger could suit Alan Pardew, who is looking to build a young, exciting squad without paying big bucks on transfer fees.
SUNDERLAND
	Why? Keen on luring Johnson back to the North East and would be able to guarantee him first-team football and key player status. Wages are a possible stumbling block.

As revealed by Goal.com last month, the 23-year-old does not want to sign a new contract at the Liberty Stadium and will be allowed to leave by the club this summer.