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

Robinho's move to Barcelona in January is still likely to be completed despite the arrival of Roberto Mancini as manager. The dismissal of Hughes on Saturday will please the Brazilian, but he is still determined to join Barcelona. The only sticking point is Manchester City's reluctance to release the player on loan for six months before completing a formal transfer. Moving house: Robinho set for Man City departure in January  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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