The fat out-of-contract one, not the good one

Before the Abu Dhabi investors moved in and expressed an interest in every attacking player they had ever seen on television, Manchester City were linked with Ronaldo (the one who likes tranvestite prostitutes, not regular ones).

In today’s Sun, there are reports that the unemployed Brazilian’s oft-injured knee is nearly back to full strength, and he is keen to reignite talks with the powers that be at Eastlands. Between bites on a gigantic sandwich, he said:

“I’ve been approached by many clubs but if City make their offer again, I’ll consider it.

“I’m strong and I believe in one or two months I’ll be playing at 100 per cent.”

Would City’s squad benefit from the addition of the late nineties legend in January? Or would they be better off utilising their bottomless pit of cash on younger, less rotund talent? Let us know with a comment below…

City may not be the only petro-dollar fuelled team in Manchester for much longer

Today’s Sunday Times features a piece about the investment strategy of the massive Abu Dhabi fund that has recently enabled Manchester City to step out of the shadow of their wealthier and more successful neighbours, and re-brand themselves as the world’s wealthiest club. City’s moments in the sun have historically been rare and short-lived, and this current burst of glory may conform to that same pattern, if the final paragraph of the Times‘ piece is to be believed.

“The only thing that could put a damper on such gloating would be if the gossip circulating this weekend proves to be true. The American owners of Manchester United, so the rumours go, will soon receive an offer to buy the club that they cannot refuse - from the Dubai royal family.”