Barcelona are close to agreement over a loan deal for Manchester City winger Robinho.

The Sun says a major summit to thrash out the Brazilian's transfer will take place in Abu Dhabi tomorrow, where members of the City squad not on international duty are training.

Present will be City chief executive Garry Cook, Barca representatives, Robinho's father and the player's commercial manager Chris Nathaniel.

Initially, Robinho is expected to move on loan during the January transfer window for a £6million 'arrangement fee', with a view to a permanent switch in the summer.

City want to get back the £32.5m they paid Real Madrid for him just 15 months ago.

A source close to him said: "It is looking highly likely Robinho will get his move. Barcelona are very keen."