Mancini: Dzeko is unlikely to leave

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Roberto Mancini says it is 'pretty unlikely' that Edin Dzeko will leave Manchester City, despite the striker's own comments regarding his future.

Dzeko has been linked with a summer exit from the Etihad Stadium after struggling to establish himself in the starting line-up in the second half of last season.
He has been mooted as a replacement for Zlatan Ibrahimovic at AC Milan, while Italian champions Juventus are also reported to be keen.
The Bosnia-Herzegovina international appeared to further fuel rumours of a departure when he confirmed his interest in playing in Serie A after City's friendly against his former club Wolfsburg on Saturday.
"I always follow the Italian league and one day I'd like to play in it," Dzeko is quoted in the Manchester Evening News. "I also know that Milan has sold two of its best players.