New Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is expected to make his first major backroom staff appointment tomorrow by naming fellow Swede Hans Backe as his right-hand man.

Sven-Goran Eriksson is adopting a cautious stance over his interest in Swedish striker Johan Elmander.

Sven-Goran Eriksson has sounded out Roland Andersson about becoming his assistant should be accept Manchester City’s offer and take over as manager.