I'm not so sure that Mancini will keep him for the 25, he's already said as much in that he's too good to spend the season on the bench.
He's been using the pre-season as a platform to showcase that he isn't finished as a player and that he is a saleable worthwhile asset although as he's so far into his contract we may not get much for him.
Unfortunately i don't think he'll be with the squad after the end of the transfer window. I seem to remember this time last year with Jo where he had plenty of game time in pre-season to get him an opportunity to move but was still the useless flop we know he is and there were no takers. With Shauny, it may well be different though i'd love to see him stay, he's a great example for the younger players to have around and he seems to get on with everyone - so, come on Mr Mancini, keep him in the 25