Manchester City release Martin Petrov, Benjani Mwaruwari and Sylvinho

08 June 2010 15:33
Although Sylvinho and Benjani had been expected to leave this summer, the exit of Petrov is a surprise because of the impact he made last season. [LNB]Despite plans by Robinho's advisers, including his father, Gilvan de Souza, to persuade Man City to allow the £32.5 million British record signing to leave the club, senior figures at Eastlands have no intention of allowing the Brazilian to move for less than his market value. [LNB] Related ArticlesTransfer TalkCity set to make final bid for James MilnerManchester City sign Jerome BoatengMaicon wants Real Madrid moveManchester City set to miss out on David SilvaCity's ambitions convinced J?me Boateng to signEvandro de Souza, Robinho's representative, said: 'We have a meeting with City on the 16th. I will travel to Manchester with Gilvan de Souza and we will look at the situation with Robinho. [LNB]'The relationship between Robinho and the board at City is very good, although it's true that there are some problems with the coach.'[LNB]The 26 year-old has spent the past six months on loan at Santos, but with Robinho commanding weekly wages of £160,000, the Brazilian club are unlikely to be able to fund a permanent move for the player. [LNB]Fulham have signed Swiss Philippe Senderos on a three-year deal from Arsenal. The central defender, who has also spent loan spells at AC Milan and Everton, said: "I'm delighted that I am joining the club during the most successful period in its history."[LNB]

Source: Telegraph