Source: Telegraph
Barcelona lose interest in Robinho after offer turned down by Manchester City
The Brazilian, who moved to City from Real Madrid last year for a British transfer record £32.5m has let it be known that he was open to the move. [LNB]However, when the Spanish and European champions began talks with City, their opening bid was dismissed out of hand, ending the Catalans' interest. [LNB] Related ArticlesCity's PR disaster has Cook in a spinRoberto Mancini blows Manchester City's coverCook in line of fire at hostile press conferenceRoberto Mancini targets Premier League titleMancini's 13 predecessors'Disgusted' Bellamy considers transfer request'We are very happy with the squad we have, but if we have to make any improvements we will do,' said Barcelona president Joan Laporta. [LNB]'The conditions we set out for Robinho were not acceptable to City and since the squad are developing so well, unless there are any unforeseen last-minute changes, we will not be signing anyone in January.'[LNB]New City manager Roberto Mancini mentioned Robinho's name in his first press conference, describing him as a 'big' player integral to his vision of an attacking side at Eastlands. [LNB]
