Man City's attacking force

Man City recently completed the signing of Carlos Tevez for a reported 25 million pounds to further their spending spree this summer. With that signing, they now have officially 9 (yes NINE) strikers on their rooster and have been heavily linked with signing Adebayor.

So I thought let's take a look at the attacking line up for ManC as of today

1. Craig Bellamy :

Joined his long time admirer, Mark Hughes in January 2009 and caused an immediate impact. He scored 5 goals in the 7 appearances that he made during the second half of the season. His inclusion added strength and muscle to the forward line. Though new signing Santa Cruz would also provide that it seems that he will stay on as a backup.

2. Benjani:

Came in 2008 but has made only 21 appearances to date. He was off for a long time due to a thigh injury but even in those handful appearances he scored only 4 goals. Add to that the fact that he was brought in by ex manager Sven Goran Eriksson I feel he should be sold off. But so far there have been no rumors linking him to a move away from Eastlands.

3. Carlos Tevez:

Some brand him a traitor, some sympathize with him. A great talent undoubtedly, he was phenomenal for rivals Man Utd in his first season there but his goal scoring exploits waned considerably in the 2008-09 season. A costly buy and should surely be first choice. (Guess that is why he went there in the first place).

4. Ched Evans:

Academy youngster who would probably be sent out on loan but again, its already mid July and he is still with them.

5. Felipe Caceido

A (supposedly) hugely talented youngster who has already made 27 appearances since joining in 2008. Still his goal scoring ratio is dismal but seems he will stay as a squad player.

6. Jo

Has gone out on loan to Everton but was a costly signing.

7. Robinho

Top notch player and that was evident with his performance last season. He did struggle a bit on the away games but there is no doubting that he is a sure starter.

8. Roque Santa Cruz

Another manager favourite Santa Cruz is a lot like Bellamy and had a good season under Hughes at Blackburn. Should be first choice for a side like City but as you can see that spot is becoming kind of crowded.

9. Valeri Bojinov

Injury plagued and was brought by the ex manager, two reasons for him to be no longer a part of Hughes squad but the lack of rumors seems to indicate that he will stay on with City. Supposedly a huge talent, let us hope we can see some of that this coming season.

So if you see carefully, one can remove Evans, Jo and Caceido on the count that they would be bit part players (not even that in Jo's case) so City are left with SIX (seven if Adebayor signs) strikers and the most attacking formation I know of can accommodate 3 strikers. I think that this squad is the perfect recipe for disaster. Lets hear your views........