Manchester City refuse to give up on landing Olympique Marseille fullback Taye Taiwo.
The Sun says City have failed with a £14million bid for Marseille star Taiwo.
Now boss Mark Hughes is ready to offer £19m flop Jo in part exchange for the versatile Nigerian ace.
Hughes' move for Taiwo, 23, could also mean the end for Brazilian winger Elano. Free-kick specialist Taiwo is equally at home at left-back or on the left of midfield.
With new £12m signing Wayne Bridge filling the defensive slot, it is Elano's midfield position which is under threat.