Manchester City executive chairman Garry Cook has sensationally revealed he's discussed with new manager Mark Hughes the prospect of him leaving for Manchester United.

"Yes, it could happen," he said. "Mark and I have talked about that. But you don't build a dynasty on the basis of what might be negative implication. You build it on what's right today and what you need today.

"We know there's a lot of runway here for him, whereas at other clubs they may not have that. He's very committed to Manchester City today and that's all I worry about now."