THE credibility of former Thailand prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s bid to take control of Manchester City was thrown into question yesterday when £830m of his assets were “frozen” by the Thai government.

Manchester City’s long-running takeover saga may have cost them the chance to secure a new manager but the club insist they are now at an “advanced” stage in negotiations over their future.

Thaksin Shinawatra's proposed takeover of Manchester City has moved a step closer despite number one target Claudio Ranieri snubbing the Blues hot-seat.

Thailand’s oldest political party was today cleared of election law violation charges, a verdict that could help restore stability ahead of December elections.

Sven-Goran Eriksson has offered Manchester City an open invitation to make contact over their vacant manager’s position.

Manchester City remain in talks with ’a number’ of different parties over a potential buyout of the Barclays Premiership club.

Stuart Pearce believes he was starved of cash and treated like a caretaker manager at Manchester City but does not regret taking charge at the Eastlands club.

JOEY BARTON will be offered help by the Professional Footballers’ Association after being suspended by Manchester City following a violent training ground altercation with team-mate Ousmane Dabo.

FORMER Manchester City defender Ray Ranson has broken his silence over his intention to mount a formal £90m takeover bid for the Premiership club.

Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has long complained of press criticism. But he sought to turn the tables on Thursday with a new tactic: sounding a buzzer every time reporters ask questions he deems “not constructive”.

Everton have been warned they are almost certainly going to lose inspirational Danish midfielder Thomas Gravesen.