Jo and Ronaldinho targeted by City

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City held off completing any new signings until Hughes' approval was gained following the Welshman's decision to quit Blackburn, but now Hughes has given his consent for the move for CSKA Moscow striker Jo to go ahead.

"We have had a conversation with Mark Hughes about this because we wanted to see what he felt but it would be fair to say we expect to see Jo at Manchester City," said new executive chairman Garry Cook. "Ronaldinho is one of the greatest players that has ever played, I would like to see him here, Mark Hughes would like to see him here and I think the fans would too."

On the subject of the Brazilian duo, Hughes said: "There's a lot of talk about the quality of players that can come here. If they're available at the right price I will be interested."

Hughes, who is to bring "a number" of his backroom staff from Blackburn, revealed at his unveiling on Thursday he had already spoken to controversial club owner Thaksin Shinawatra.

"He wished me well. I had a brief conversation with him and he's very excited by his ambition for the club."

Of his time at Blackburn, he added: "I had a fantastic time at Blackburn.

"It was difficult on occasions with the amount of finance available - I knew limit to how far I could take club and it's a case now that I'm at club that can match my ambitions."