British newspaper The Mirror unconfirmedly claims that Manchester City striker and Brazilian international “Robinho” Robson De Souza  (25) , could make a switch to Camp Nou in the January transfer window, with negotiations for the deal possibly taking place in Abu Dhabi in December when Barcelona and Manchester City officials would meet during the FIFA Club World Cup.

Quoting Spanish sources, it is claimed that City manager Mark Hughes would be now willing to part with the player, with Robinho himself  being reportedly keen on the move. The Brazilian striker has seen very limited first team action with City this term due to a recurring ankle injury. It is speculated that Barcelona would want to take the player on  trial basis, possibly under a six-month loan deal, before deciding on whether to make the deal permanent, but City would be expected to press for a straight transfer, which could stumble the deal.