Manchester City have broken their club transfer fee record by signing Jo from CSKA Moscow for £19m but at what price? Whilst his record in Moscow was impressive, 30 goals in 53 games is not to be sniffed at is the money that has been paid obtaining best value or will he be an expensive flop?

With youth on his side, the Brazilian is only twenty-one, City are investing heavily in his potential. The Premier League is a different league from the ones he has previously played in, both physically and in speed of play which will require some adjustment on his part. His cost may preclude that from being a long period with brickbats handed out readily for big-money signings if they fail to deliver.

Sven Goran Eriksson built a solid base for Mark Hughes to launch City forward but they tailed-off badly post -Christmas last season to finish in ninth place, having been in the top four for some time at the start of the season. The stability in the squad may come if Joe Hart and Richard Dunne sign new contracts but to expect anything more than a top six finish is wishful thinking on the part of City’s owner, Thaksin Shinawatra.

More of his dubious millions could be spent on Ronaldinho who has yet to rule out a move to Eastlands apparently. Chelsea is one destination the player mentioned but Hughes believes the challenge of rebuilding City to the glory of thirty-five years ago will appeal more than Champions and Premier League titles. Delusion it appears is a virus spreading rapidly at the club.

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