Robinho switch from Manchester City to Barcelona a case of 'when not if'

20 December 2009 00:03
Robinho's move to Barcelona in January is still likely to be completed despite the arrival of Roberto Mancini as manager.[LNB] The dismissal of Hughes on Saturday will please the Brazilian, but he is still determined to join Barcelona. [LNB]The only sticking point is Manchester City's reluctance to release the player on loan for six months before completing a formal transfer. [LNB] Moving house: Robinho set for Man City departure in January [LNB] Mark Hughes pays for being the wrong man in the wrong place... £200m can't buy time for boss as Manchester City's powerbrokers wield the axeMan City 4 Sunderland 3: Santa Cruz at the double for Hughes' last standVIDEO: Sunderland boss Bruce calls Hughes' sacking 'ridiculous'MANCHESTER CITY FC

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