Manchester City boss Mark Hughes states that striker Jo could still have a future at the club. The 22 year old Brazil international has spent the second half of the season on-loan at Premier League rivals Everton, following an unsuccessful start to his career at Eastlands.

The £20 million signing could still have a role to play for his side in the 09/10 campaign.

"If he comes back here, we'll have benefitted from him playing the games he has," said Hughes when questioned over the possibility of the Brazilian's return.

"Can he have a future here? Yes he can."