Johnson would quit City

Since moving from Middlesbrough in January, the 23-year-old winger has emerged as one of the best attacking players in the country.

But despite his good form, which has seen him emerge as a regular in the England squad, he is far from being first choice at Eastlands under Roberto Mancini.

When Johnson joined City from Boro, he stated that he was playing catch-up having played understudy to Stewart Downing for many years at The Riverside.

Now Johnson is far less patient and looks unlikely to accept a substitutes' role at City.