I was reading FBlokes twitter posts the other day and he also alluded to something along these lines.
He mentioned the press are all too busy being caught up in the Nasri deal, they are possibly missing the boat on an bigger deal.
He also mentioned he received info to keep an eye on Barca and nothing more.
Mancini, himself said 2 other players ... 1 being a winger (Nasri) and the other being more central. Add to the fact Fibreglass is fairly sure to join Barca, then that midfield is looking awfully crowded :-)