Hughes: I'm going nowhere

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Hughes was reported to be on the brink of quitting his new job due to worries over his control over transfers, and at a time when owner Thaksin Shinawatra's future appears unclear.

"There have been a lot of rumours flying around but I am not going anywhere and I don't anticipate going anywhere," said Hughes.

"There is a job to do here and I am looking forward to it."

He told club website, www.mcfc.co.uk: "There is speculation around the club and that has been prevalent since I joined the club but from my own point of view I am very focused on what I am about and what I aim to achieve here and that means success on the pitch.

"Nothing whatsoever has changed in that respect and the football operation hasn't changed since I signed for the club. Nor has my relationship with Garry Cook and his team. We get on really well and continue to speak on a daily basis.

"I am the guy that makes the decisions in relation to the football, and they make the decisions in relation to the running of the club."

City's executive chairman Garry Cook has stated that Thaksin remains committed to his "10-year vision" for the club.

The club's owner is seeking refuge in Britain after he and his wife skipped a court hearing in Bangkok.