Manchester City eye Italian play-maker Antonio Cassano

Mark Hughes is eyeing up Italian play-maker Antonio Cassano as Javier Garrido claims Manchester City will sign more world class stars in January.

Cassano is back in Italy with Sampdoria following an unhappy spell at Real Madrid and would jump at the chance of being reunited with Robinho.

City boss Hughes considered bidding for Cassano before he joined Sampdoria permanently from Real in the summer and the midfielder remains on his radar. He is also tracking Thierry Henry and Roque Santa Cruz and Garrido can't wait to see which top players will be arriving when the transfer window opens.

"With the new owners coming in and the kind of signings that they are able to attract, and will be able to attract in the future, like Robinho," said the Spanish defender, "Manchester City has undergone a tremendous change.

"The exciting thing is you just don't know who is going to sign for City. Everyone is really very excited."