Robinho will almost certainly ask for a January transfer if he is not included in Manchester City's first team.

The Brazilian ace is being closely linked with a return to Spain, this time with Barcelona, and it is believed he will demand a move if Mark Hughes does not give him regular game time.

The 25-year old has been struggling with stress fractures in his ankle recently but is expected to return to action next week.

It remains to be seen if Hughes will include Robinho, especially considering the form of Craig Bellamy, but if he doesn't, expect a Brazilian exit in the next transfer window.