Stuart Pearce admits he would be relying on the generosity of
his chairman to strengthen his Manchester City squad in
January.
After leading City into the top 10 in the Premiership over the
holiday season, Pearce is keen to maintain the upward
momentum.
He has hinted at bringing in new signings during the transfer
window, but acknowledges he has little in the way of a kitty.
Pearce concedes he would need John Wardle to dip into his own
fortune to bankroll any major recruits and believes the City
chairman has already invested heavily in the team.
"There is no money sloshing around the accounts, so I don't imagine
three successive league wins will have any bearing on the money I
get from the chairman," said Pearce.
"Any finance I do get will be coming straight out of the chairman's
pocket again and obviously, with the input he has had already,
there will not be a great deal coming to me.
"But there are no tricks and no hidden money.
"We have said that from day one."
Aside from selling the likes of the in-demand Micah Richards and
Joey Barton to raise funds, Pearce will have turn to the loan
market to add to his squad.