It's getting to the big decision time for the board now, because it seems that at least Mourinho & Pep will be available in the summer.
They either have to decide that whatever happens this season they will back Mancini, give him within reason what he wants in the transfer market unlike last season and say that we believe for the next couple of years he can deliver what we want, as Mou and Pep won't be available after the summer for a couple of years most likely.
If they don't then if, as is likely, we go for one of the above then there are pitfalls to consider. Mou likes investment in his squad, likes having wingers, a grafter in midfield alongside a creator and doesn't favour bringing through youth, contrary to what we're trying to do and will want rid of players such as Balo and the likes of Maicon I suspect, however he is proven in England and in Europe and has a lot of experience, especially of winning trophies. Pep will bring through youth, will want a smaller squad(cuts the wage bill) and there may will be then a lack of investment in the squad and as shown by last summer when we don't spend the money properly we struggle. It may also see the end of the likes of Yaya and the transition on the pitch may need some patience and time that at present some members of the fanbase don't seem to want to give Mancini, and he has no other managerial experience outside of Barca, and the setup would have to be created here and at present the talent pool is nowhere near as fruitful.
Either way we have to spend our money right, it's probably the biggest decision the owners will have to make as it will see us into the FFPR era with a certain philosophy.