Manchester City have hinted at the fact they are prepared to sell Robinho to Barcelona, but only if they can lure Franck Ribery to Eastlands.
Barcelona are said to be extremely keen on the Brazilian ace and have stepped up plans to secure his services.
But City will reportedly only let him go if they can sign an apt replacement and have indicated the Bayern Munich's Ribery is the man of their choice.
The Frenchman has been linked with a move to several different clubs in recent months and it has been reported that he has a deal with Real Madrid to go there in the summer, which if true, makes things difficult for City.