City snatched Robinho in the end instead. After bidding on Berbatov and David Villa! Pretty damn good still, for a team that has looked absolutely rubbish (in the UEFA at least, have yet to see them in PL this season).

Also, they are already talking up a Christiano Ronaldo bid
Premier League: Manchester City plan £135m bid for Cristiano Ronaldo | Football | guardian.co.uk