Manchester City have released Paul Dickov,
Geovanni and Emile Mpenza - paving the way for Blackpool, Hull and
Ipswich respectively.
Dickov had loan spells with Crystal Palace and Blackpool
last season after failing to establish himself in Sven-Goran
Eriksson's first-team plans at City. The Tangerines are now likely
to make the 35-year-old a contract offer to take him on a permanent
basis.
Brazilian midfielder Geovanni, formerly of Barcelona and
Benfica, leaves at the end of his one-year contract, and has been
linked with Premier League new boys Hull.
Belgian striker Mpenza departs after 16 months with City and is
likely to be on Jim Magilton's list of targets at Ipswich.
City have also released Roberto Mancini's son, Filippo.