Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is confident Sergio Aguero can handle the hype from his big-money move and sensational two-goal debut earlier this week.

Aguero, signed for a club-record £38million from Atletico Madrid last month, made his City bow when he was introduced as a substitute with around half an hour to go in Monday's Barclays Premier League opener against Swansea at the Etihad Stadium.

He marked the occasion by scoring twice and providing an assist for David Silva in a crushing 4-0 victory, and the Argentina international looks set to be handed his first start on Sunday as the Blues travel to Bolton.

The excitement surrounding the striker continues to grow, but his manager Mancini believes Aguero will have no trouble taking it in his stride.

"Aguero is only 23 years old, but for six years he has played in a top, senior team in Argentina and Spain," Mancini said.

"I think it will be no problem and I am happy that on his debut in the Premier League, he has scored two goals. For a striker, it is very important."

Aguero's compatriot Carlos Tevez could be set to make his first appearance of the season for City in the game at the Reebok Stadium.

After a fraught summer, during which the forward handed in an official transfer request and was unsuccessfully pursued by his former club Corinthians, Tevez returned to training with the Blues last week.

Inter Milan have been linked with the 27-year-old, but it appears no further bids have been forthcoming.

He did not feature in the squad for the Swansea match, but Mancini has already made it clear he would be happy for Tevez to stay and will consider him for Sunday.

"He has worked very well in these two weeks," Mancini said.

"When Carlos plays, he always plays very well and gives 100%.

"I think maybe he is not 100% fit, but his mind is okay."

Meanwhile, Mancini is hopeful a deal to sign Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri can be tied up "very quickly".

With discussions between the two clubs believed to have been going on for some time, it had been expected Nasri might be confirmed as a City player this week.

No such announcement has been made as yet and Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has indicated Nasri could feature in the London side's match against Liverpool on Saturday.

But speaking about the situation on Friday morning, Mancini said: "I hope we can close it very quickly now."

Asked why there may have been a delay in proceedings, Mancini said: "I don't know - this is not my job.

"I don't know why, but it is probably because Nasri is a good player, or because there is some problem."

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