MANCHESTER CITY will not be signing Brazil legend Ronaldo. Reports from Spain said the out-of-contract 31-year-old had accepted an offer from City to join fellow countrymen Robinho and Jo at Eastlands.

Chairman Garry Cook did meet the player and club officials carried out medical checks on a knee ligament injury Ronaldo sustained in February. But a club spokesperson said: "We had shown interest in bringing the player to the club. However, we have chosen not to pursue the matter." Today's other headlines... Newcastle owner Mike Ashley still in Dubai today to seek a new buyer for the club.There have been more than 40 applications for the vacant manager's job at St James' Park. Toon midfielder Danny Guthrie may face FA ban for tackle which broke Hull striker Craig Fagan's leg. David Moyes set to sign a new contract at Everton. West Ham agree compo deal with Chelsea for new coach Steve Clarke.