Sky Sports News claims Adebayor will have a work permit hearing in Manchester on Wednesday ahead of a move.
“I think there have been discussions between ourselves and Arsenal but as is my usual response to questions about players we haven’t yet signed, it’s not really the right time or place to discuss it,” said Hughes.
“Yes, there has been contact. There is a deal to be done, possibly. But it’s not been concluded as we speak here. Until that actually happens it’s not really the time or the place.
“There may well be opportunities that present themselves. Obviously there are areas of the team we’d still like to strengthen.
“We would like to be in a position at the beginning of the season to have a team in place that we think can challenge. If the opportunity presents itself, yes, we could buy new players.”
