Mark Hughes has put to bed speculation that Manchester City are after Samuel Eto'o, but insists they still have ambitious targets.
Hughes was again quizzed about the meeting between City chief executive Garry Cook and Barcelona president Joan Laporta which sparked rumours that Eto'o could be joining up with the likes of Robinho at Eastlands.
The Barca striker, who has 14 months left on his contract, has since declared his desire to remain at Camp Nou insisting he does not want to move to the Premier League in the summer.
But when asked to put the situation into context, Hughes told Sky Sports News : "I thought that was clarified.
Relationship building"It was basically a meeting between Garry Cook and Laporta of Barcelona basically to try and build relationships with clubs at all levels business-wise and football-wise.
"I think the explanation of the meeting was well documented in the papers. It wasn't talking about individuals, it was about talking about relationships with both clubs.
"People will always mis-interpret the message that we are trying to put out there and make their own interpretation of what the meeting was about, but it wasn't to discuss players, it was to discuss things in the future that could complement both clubs."
Hughes did admit that City plan to continue chasing ambitious signings like January's failed attempt to lure Kaka, but it appears the Blues will not be looking to prise away any of Barca's stars.
"That is the case [in having ambitious targets], but that isn't the reason why Garry Cook and Laporta spoke on Monday."
Wright-Phillips
Meanwhile, Hughes has confirmed Shaun Wright-Phillips looks certain to miss the home clash against Blackburn this weekend.
"Shaun is still feeling a bit of discomfort and it is likely he will miss out," admitted Hughes.
Pablo Zabaleta and Daniel Sturridge are also sidelined by hamstring and hip problems, respectively, while Micah Richards, who limped out of the win at Everton last weekend with a knee injury, is still a concern.
"Micah is still experiencing a bit of pain in his knee," said Hughes.
"He probably won't train and we will keep him indoors in the gym but we are hopeful he will be available."
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