Ireland doesn't have the attitude and work ethic to play under MON and consequently won't be coming.
De jong on the other hand is a real battler and was one of City's best players last season. Just everywhere and wins the ball and gives it to someone to do something with, this is why they want something better. They want a ball winner that can also do the passing aka Toure.
Would love De jong, i'd also take Bojinov