All football fans have had the same conversation at some point in their lives.
You know the one: "If money was no object, what would your dream team be?"

Well, for Manchester City's faithful followers, those conversations can now become reality.

In one fell swoop, City have gone from being sleeping giants in the shadow of their more illustrious neighbors United, to the richest club in world football with an unlimited transfer fund.

The media would have us believe that every top player in world football is now set to wear City's famous sky blue kit, so here at .com we thought we would take a look at the players being mentioned, and assess their chances of lining up for Mark Hughes' side next season.

FERNANDO TORRES:

Torres has been a sensation since joining Liverpool and can justifiably lay claim to being the most complete striker in the world at the moment.

Chelsea have been sniffing around for quite some time and allegedly had a bid rebuffed by Liverpool during the summer.

Whether or not that is correct, there is no denying that if you were putting together a dream team of the world's top players, with money no object, Torres would be in it.

Reason for joining City:

Liverpool continue to flatter to deceive on the pitch. Although unbeaten this season, their performances have been poor and were very fortunate to edge past Standard Liege in the Champions League.

Behind-the-scenes problems continue to linger between the club's American owners and Torres might view City as a viable option -- plus he wouldn't have to move house!

Reason for not joining City:

Torres is known for his loyalty. He stayed at Atletico Madrid far longer than was expected, because he loved the club and decided not to join another Spanish side out of respect for Atletico. He has not won a trophy at Anfield yet and will be keen to do that and feels a sense of loyalty to his fellow-Spaniard Rafa Benitez.

Where will he be playing next season:?

Anfield (unless Benitez leaves and then things might change.)

CRISTIANO RONALDO:

City's new owners have already identfied Ronaldo as somebody they want and are apparently ready to shatter the world transfer record, which is still held by Zinedine Zidande, to get their man.

The fact Ronaldo is still a United player says much about the stubborness and powers of persuasion of manager Sir Alex Ferguson rather than Ronaldo's love of life at Old Trafford.

Reason for joining City:

The Portuguese might be angry with the United management for putting a stop to his dream move to Real Madrid and what better way to display his displeasure by moving across town to their rivals. A $200 million transfer fee will be enough to buy any player, so United will not have any problems selling him to City for that kind of cash.

Reason for not joining City:

Surely not!, Will risk the anger of United fans for the rest of his life and will be unable to leave his house for the abuse he will get. Not the first person to complain about the drizzly Manchester weather and all the money in the world can't alter that for a man who revels in the sunshine of his home island Madeira.

Where will he be playing next season?:

We all know the answer to this one. Ronaldo's move to the Bernabeu is only on temporary hold, expect it to become reality next summer.

CESC FABREGAS:

Arsenal's talismanic midfielder has been with the Gunners since he was 16 and is already a veteran of over 200 matches for the club.

His influence on the Arsenal team and their unique way of playing cannot be underestimated. The Spaniard is basically the conductor to Arsenal's orchestra of attacking football and any possible departure is dreaded by Gunners supporters.

Reason for joining City:

Arsenal have not won a trophy since their 2005 FA Cup victory and another blank season will make it four in a row without tangible success. Fabregas is keen to win trophies and has always been vocal in his love for the club and manager Arsene Wenger. But a lack of funds to spend on new players, and the opportunity to get some trophies on his mantelpiece, could sway him.

Reason for not joining City:

Like compatriot Torres, Fabregas is fiercely loyal to his manager and it seems improbable that he will leave Arsenal at such a tender age. He is a Catalan boy and a Barcelona fan, so expect him to return to the Nou Camp in four to five years' time.

Where will he be playing next season?:

At the Emirates, probably with the captain's armband on.

DAVID VILLA:

Another member of Spain's all-conquering Euro 2008-winning side, Villa outshone his striking rivals by scoring five goals, taking the Golden Boot award in the process.

Despite repeated attempts to lure him away from Valencia, Villa seems perfectly happy to remain at the Mestalla and has always been quick to repel any rumors linking him with a move away.

Reason for joining City:

City are a very similar club to Valencia, size-wise, although the Spanish club have probably over-achieved in reaching two Champions League finals in recent years. City are a club whose fan-base is predominately from the town they play in, just like Valencia, and that might just appeal to home-loving Villa if he is looking for a new challenge.

Reason for not joining City:

Despite Valencia's slide in recent seasons, Villa seems remarkably happy with the club and, as if to prove the point, has just signed a new conract -- much to the disgust of Real Madrid, who have been trying to sign the player for ages. Rumors are that if he decides to leave, then Villa would prefer to stay in Spain.

Where will he be playing next season?:

Valencia, He just loves it there. Apparently one of the few players in world football with no interest at all in earning mega-bucks somewhere else.

KAKA:

Reason for joining City:

If it's good enough for Brazilian team-mates Robinho and Jo, it could be good enough for Kaka. Rumors of the players' discontent at AC Milan are beginning to gather pace and their failure to reach this season's Champions League has only added fuel to that particular fire. Has been on Chelsea's radar for quite some time and they are expected to make a world record bid for the playmaker next summer. Missing out on Robinho might not be the first time City outbid Chelsea for a player.

Reason for not joining City:

Might decide that northern England isn't for him. The lure of joining team-mates Jo and Robinho might not be enough if Kaka decides warmer climes are for him, while the chance to work with Luiz Felipe Scolari at Chelsea might prove decisive.

Where will he be playing next season?:
NOT the San Siro, that's for sure. My guess is that City have a great chance of luring Kaka to Manchester. Will be next summer's blockbusting will he-won't he transfer saga -- with the Abu Dhabi millions winning


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