Inter Milan boss Roberto Martinez is keen to offer James Milner a contract this summer, hoping to beat off both Arsenal and Liverpool.
The 29-year old England international has been with the club since 2010, after signing for £26 million from Aston Villa, is said to be keeping his options open.
Arsenal and Liverpool are both keen to sign the Yorkshire man, whilst Mancini has joined the race to sign the former Leeds United winger.
Should his contract expire at the end of the season, he will be able to sign to any club as a free transfer and Mancini believes that Milner will give his struggling Inter side various options.
Inter have also been linked with summer moves for Samir Nasri and Yaya Toure.