Hope fades for Richards deal

Last updated : 12 January 2010 By Dave Moore

Athletic’s hopes of a cash injection from Manchester City's sale of Micah Richards is on the decline. The new boss of Manchester City, Roberto Mancini, has indicated that Richards is in his plans for the future.

This is a big blow to the Latics as Spurs were set to put in an offer for the youngster who left Athletic as a 14 year old. At the time the club wrote in a selling-on clause that would guarantee them a 20-per-cent pay out from any subsequent deal.