I think if they want him, they will try and get him.
The bloke is a media sensation and fits the mcfc brand they want to create around the world. Like it or not that is what city is about these days, not just kids around mancheter wearing the kit with a name on the back. They want the kids all over the world wearing the shirts, and he would play a big part in that.
Personally I would not want him, for the obvious.. But he will score goals where ever he goes and if he banged in a hatrick on a cold wet Monday night against west brom, I would be cheering as I think every one else would.