Thaksin to stay away from City's UEFA Cup opener as owner fights extradition

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The City owner jumped bail and arrived in London last weekend rather than being sent to prison but his presence at Eastlands will be an unwelcome distraction for manager Mark Hughes who insists he will not resign despite a 'difficult week' at the club.

Hughes also revealed Thaksin still had transfer funds available and was hoping to make some signings before the end of the month.

Not a care in the world: Manchester City owner Thaksin Shinawatra on a shopping spree in Guildford, Surrey with members of his family on Tuesday.

The former Thai Prime Minister is reported to be unable to free the £800m worth of assets that are frozen in Thailand.

'I've been reassured,' said Hughes. 'People may have been concerned that I wouldn't have the funds to bring in players but that's not the case. We are actively pursuing players as we speak.

'It has been a difficult week in many respects but it has happened very early in my tenure and from this point onwards we can move on and work much better," said Hughes.

'There have been misunderstandings but it's also true to say that in any organisation, if you make big changes, on occasions messages will be misinterpreted and mistakes will be made.'

Hughes also revealed striker Darius Vassell will be out for 10 weeks with a knee injury.