As football fans around the world digest news of Manchester City's £100 million bid for AC Milan star Kaka there is speculation as to how far this enormous spending spree can go and the long-term impact on the club. The new Middle East owner of the club is said to be worth £15 billion in his own right and is rumoured to be determined to make Manchester City a force to be reckoned with on the world stage.
The acquisition of Robinho just prior to the last transfer window was seen as something of a coup but the acquisition of Kaka, if it finally goes through, will take the club to another level. All in all Manchester City have been linked with upwards of 70 players over the last two weeks although we do know they have had substantial bids for Craig Bellamy, Scott Parker and Santa Cruz turned down.
The new owner appears determined to take the club to the top of the worldwide standings and he appears prepared to spend as much as it takes. While the future of Mark Hughes was has been a topic of debate for some weeks the current owner would appear to be sticking with his young manager at this moment in time.
