Manchester City Executive Chairman Garry Cook has let the cat out of the bag after telling Radio Five Live that Barcelona gave City clearance to negotiate personal terms with Ronaldinho.

Thaskin Sinawatra has already admitted to wanting star power at the Eastlands for the upcoming year and the Brazilian is that type of player, BUT…

I’m just not sold as to how Ronaldinho would fit into Mark Hughes’ mentality.  Hughes loves tough training sessions, accountability and hard work.

There will never be a doubt as to the level of play and skill that Ronaldinho possesses, just the health and fitness of a player that is still only 28 years old.