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Robinho is dreaming of Kaka arrival
2 Dec 2008Brazilian superstar Kaka heads Robinho's January transfer wish-list for Manchester City.
Manager Mark Hughes is preparing to spend big next month as he gets the first real chance to dip into the vast wealth of City's new Abu Dhabi-based owners.
Roque Santa Cruz and Lassana Diarra are two players almost certain to end up at Eastlands.
But Robinho, captured on transfer deadline day for a British record £32.5million fee, is urging Hughes to think big.
Countryman Ronaldo is one player the 24-year-old winger would like to see become a Blue.
But it is Kaka that Robinho feels Hughes should break the bank for.
"We have good players but if the club wants to be big, we have to sign more," said Robinho.
"Who would I sign? If I could choose it would be Kaka and Ronaldo."
However, Robinho accepts a more pragmatic response may be needed from the City hierarchy at present.
Defeats to Chelsea, Liverpool and, on Sunday, Manchester United, all on home soil, suggest City are a long way from the stated desire of challenging for major domestic honours.
"When you build a house you have to start from the floor," added Robinho.
Reader views (1)
We never thought that success would be instant and we still don't. We don't have the squad to compete YET. Let's have a fresh look at the squad after next summer and see whether we think City might compete for honours in the coming seasons at that point.
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- R Aghayter, Manchester, England, 02/12/2008 11:21
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