Source: Eurosport
Hughes to wait for defender
Manchester City boss Mark Hughes is willing to wait for the right deal as he looks to put the finishing touches to his squad.
City were among the first clubs to enter the transfer market this summer when they swooped to sign Gareth Barry from Aston Villa, and Hughes has since completed deals to bring forwards Carlos Tevez, Emmanuel Adebayor, and Roque Santa Cruz to the club.
But Hughes' attempts to improve the City defence have so far been met with frustration as Chelsea insist John Terry is not for sale and Everton have rejected an opening offer for Joleon Lescott.
While Hughes admits he wants deals done as soon as possible, he will not rush unnecessarily.
"At the beginning of the season, we wanted all the players in the building to start training, but we are prepared to wait," he said during the club's pre-season tour of South Africa. "It is all about giving the deal the opportunity to develop.
"We want to strengthen our defence but we will concentrate on what we are doing here first."
