Michael Johnson is as excited as any Manchester City fan over this summer's transfer speculation.

Johnson is delighted for the Blues supporters who have known tough times but are now relishing the arrival of star signings before another season challenging at the top of the League.

The midfielder told the club's website: "Now that it's summer and you hear of the players we're being linked with, it is exciting - especially for our fans.

"We had to win games, Newcastle away and Fulham away, and if we didn't ... that's where we've come from, so to be linked with all these massive names must be great for our fans. Me as well - I can't wait for them to get here!"