Sven-Goran Eriksson has returned to English football
after agreeing a three-year deal to manage Manchester
City.
The Swede has been out of work since quitting as England coach last
year, after the World Cup finals.
He has been linked with numerous posts all over the world, but he
now seems set to return to club management by taking his first job
in the Premier League.
Eriksson has been in talks with prospective new City owner Thaksin
Shinawatra and a three-year deal is understood to have been
agreed.
However, Eriksson's acceptance is almost certain to depend on
whether Shinawatra's takeover of City is successful or not.
City's current issued a statement regarding the Eriksson
speculation, but they refused to confirm any new manager.
"The board notes the media speculation concerning the managerial
position at the club," read a statement on their official
website.
"Earlier today [Tuesday], UK Sports Investments Limited announced
that the offer document in respect of its offer for the club was
posted to shareholders.
"Discussions are on-going with managerial candidates and once the
offer becomes or is declared unconditional in all respects, the
club expects to announce the appointment of a new manager."
