According to many he's already burnt his bridges and the only thing he's doing is working out how to get out.
Which club he goes to is phase 2 of the problem. From what I've read of what Khaldoon has said we have offered to triple his wages in the past so there's no question on whether we can afford him.
I think much of it hinges on when he meets with city because if he can agree a deal then that puts massive pressure on Barcelona if he doesn't want to be there. We'd probably lose Jesus and maybe another player plus cash to get it done though.
He might end up staying and have a change of heart, but only because like with Kaka the fan pressure alone is just massive. Some players are just too big to move and that's why Pep has always said in the past on Messi that he wishes he'll stay at Barcelona forever.
The thing is though this isn't the best player in the world at the moment, for me he's one of the best ever and to have him at city, that opportunity is priceless whether he's over the hill or not.