Let's face it, Manchester City have been linked with every player in 
Europe since the transfer window last shut on September 1st. Well, perhaps that's an exaggeration, but it would be pointless to try and list them all.
Some of the more frequently touted potential targets include unsettled Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez, Juventus 'keeper Gianluigi Buffon, Blackburn Rovers hitman Roque Santa Cruz and Milan superstar Kaka.
Money is no object for the cash-rich Citizens and few would blame them for wishing to bolster in the New Year. They looked miles behind United in the Mancunian derby defeat at the weekend and it's clear that there won't be the instant transformation enjoyed by Chelsea when they first came into money.
Now, Eastlands bigwig Garry Cook has revealed that one of the most highly anticipated transfer lists in the history of football has already been drawn up. He further insists that they will be approaching those players directly.
Speaking to guillembalague.com, annoyed by the latest transfer story regarding a €150 million buy-out of Real Madrid goalie Iker Casillas' contract, Cook stated:
"Manchester City Football Club has a clear strategy for the future. We want the right players who will take this club forward and through discussions and meetings between myself, Mark Hughes and his technical staff, we have identified a list of targets.
"We will be working to bring those players to the club ourselves and we have not given another party or individual a mandate to negotiate on our behalf. We are not using intermediaries to negotiate with players.
"Mark Hughes and I very recently met with the chairman, Khaldoon Al Mubarek, to discuss this matter. The mandate for seeking out and securing new playing personnel for Manchester City Football Club is ours and ours alone.
"Furthermore, we would like to assure everyone concerned that we are committed to recruiting only those players who we consider to be the very best and most suitable for Manchester City."
Greg Ptolomey, Goal.com
Europe since the transfer window last shut on September 1st. Well, perhaps that's an exaggeration, but it would be pointless to try and list them all.Some of the more frequently touted potential targets include unsettled Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez, Juventus 'keeper Gianluigi Buffon, Blackburn Rovers hitman Roque Santa Cruz and Milan superstar Kaka.
Money is no object for the cash-rich Citizens and few would blame them for wishing to bolster in the New Year. They looked miles behind United in the Mancunian derby defeat at the weekend and it's clear that there won't be the instant transformation enjoyed by Chelsea when they first came into money.
Now, Eastlands bigwig Garry Cook has revealed that one of the most highly anticipated transfer lists in the history of football has already been drawn up. He further insists that they will be approaching those players directly.
Speaking to guillembalague.com, annoyed by the latest transfer story regarding a €150 million buy-out of Real Madrid goalie Iker Casillas' contract, Cook stated:
"Manchester City Football Club has a clear strategy for the future. We want the right players who will take this club forward and through discussions and meetings between myself, Mark Hughes and his technical staff, we have identified a list of targets.
"We will be working to bring those players to the club ourselves and we have not given another party or individual a mandate to negotiate on our behalf. We are not using intermediaries to negotiate with players.
"Mark Hughes and I very recently met with the chairman, Khaldoon Al Mubarek, to discuss this matter. The mandate for seeking out and securing new playing personnel for Manchester City Football Club is ours and ours alone.
"Furthermore, we would like to assure everyone concerned that we are committed to recruiting only those players who we consider to be the very best and most suitable for Manchester City."
Greg Ptolomey, Goal.com
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