Source: Daily_Mail
City boss Hughes vows to keep on spending as Tevez and Roque return
Manchester City manager Mark Hughes remains intent on strengthening his squad before the transfer window closes.
With two bids for Everton defender Joleon Lescott rejected, Hughes said: 'We are looking to strengthen our options in the defensive third.
'We have been really pleased to bring in a player of the quality of Kolo Toure but feel we need more cover and more quality to compete in a long, hard season.'
City estimated 9,000 supporters attended an opening training session at the City of Manchester Stadium and Hughes added: 'The excitement is tangible.
'We are at a point now where everyone just wants to get down to real stuff. We are in good shape for the first game of the season.'
Manchester City manager Mark Hughes is mulling over the prospect of handing Carlos Tevez a friendly run-out against Celtic on Saturday.
However, Hughes is mindful of the fact the Argentina coach Diego Maradona has agreed to his request not to name the striker in his squad to face Russia in a friendly next week.
New signing Tevez is recovering from a heel injury and could be in the squad to face Celtic on Saturday.
Hughes said: 'Carlos came through a training session well. We will see how he goes tomorrow.
Waiting in the wings: Manchester City's injured players
Waiting in the wings: Manchester City's injured players Vincent Kompany (left) and Roque Santa Cruz (centre) sit in the tunnel with Emmanuel Adebayor
'There might be a possibility we could give him a little bit of a game (on Saturday). But if we feel it is a risk we won't do that.
'We are pleased he is fit and well at the moment. It is basically about putting a bit more fitness into him.
'He is not going with the international squad with is good news from our point of view. We thank the Argentina FA in that regard because of they have been very understanding of Carlos' situation. They know he has not had a great deal of training.'
While Tevez is on the mend, Hughes revealed that Roque Santa Cruz is two-and-a-half weeks away from training with the group.
The former Blackburn striker's progress has been hampered by a knee problem.
Hughes said: 'Roque is training every day but still has a bit of rehab to go. He is about two and half weeks away from coming back into the group. Then there will be a period of time when he will to get some general fitness.
'We are mindful of that as we have options up front. We won't push him back before he is ready.
'He is progressing well. We are confident he is on time and he will be a great option for us.'
