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Mancini hints at Shaqiri and Santon departures

Roberto Mancini has backed Inter pair Xherdan Shaqiri and Davide Santon to impress in the Premier League if, as suggested, they make the move to England.

Shaqiri moved to the Serie A club from Bayern Munich in January while Santon made his San Siro return from Newcastle United during the same transfer window.

"We have to move some players on – if we're being asked about Santon and Shaqiri that’s because they’re good players," he told reporters.

"Shaqiri is a fantastic player but we have some problems with the squad list.

"We have 25 players and we need to sell some but I think they are two good players for English championship."

"They're great players but they belong to other teams," Mancini said of the trio they have been linked to.

"Salah is a good player but until his situation becomes clear it’s not right to speak about him. 

"Finding players who can play on the wing and as a centre-forward would be good for us, as we're a bit short up front."