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Santa Cruz, Robinho futures in the balance
| Submit Comments| Comments (24)| Printable Version1/1Play SlideshowClose MapRoque Santa CruzLazio want Roque Santa Cruz on loan but Manchester City say the striker will only go if he wants to. Boss Roberto Mancini is a big fan of Santa Cruz?s attitude and has made it plain he would be happy for the player to stay, even though he has not even made the bench for the three games so far and was dropped from the 25-man squad for the Timisoara tie to accommodate Mario Balotelli. Mancini said: "Roque is a fantastic guy and a fantastic player. It is possible he will leave for Lazio or another team." Meanwhile, Robinho has told Mancini he wants to play in either Italy or Spain. The Brazil international, who went out on loan to Santos last season, looks increasingly likely to leave Eastlands. Turkish side Fenerbahce are apparently keen to secure the former Real Madrid forward's services and there is also interest from elsewhere. Mancini said: "Robinho has two or three options. When he chooses we will then know where he wants to go. "I have spoken with Robinho and he can stay if he works well and trains well. I have a good relationship with him. But I think he wants to play in Italy or Spain." While Robinho and Santa Cruz look on their way, it appears another striker Jo could have a future at the club after all. Jo had on spell on loan at Everton, where he was disciplined by manager David Moyes in January for going to back to Brazil without permission. He ended the season playing for Galatasary. Mancini said: "I believe Jo is a good striker. I remember him when he played for CSKA Moscow and I was in charge of Inter Milan. He is a good player." What do you think? Have your say.
