Thaksin Shinawatra hopes to have a new Manchester City manager in place inside the next week - and admits he has spoken to Sven-Goran Eriksson.

Manchester City's board has announced to the London Stock Exchange that it is in "preliminary discussions" with potential investors that may lead to an offer for the club.

Manchester City have announced to the Stock Exchange they are in “preliminary discussions” with potential investors that may lead to an offer for the club.