Sven approaches assistant for City role

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

Andersson revealed the former England coach had contacted him but he is delaying a decision until Eriksson’s position is finalised.

Currently Sweden’s assistant coach, Andersson said he was “flattered” to be offered the role.

“I was contacted by Sven (about being assistant coach), ” he told the Swedish Football Association’s official website, www.svenskfotboll.se.

“He said he was considering an offer to become Manchester City manager.

“I often speak with Sven and Tord Grip about football matters. We have known each other for many years.

“Of course I am flattered [by the offer] but, to really consider it, he has to have the position of manager first.

“If he is not the manager, there is nothing to discuss.”

Andersson, whose contract expires next year, has informed Sweden coach Lars Lagerback and FA officials that Eriksson has been in touch.

He added: “I have a fantastic job as Sweden’s assistant coach.

“I have informed Lars Lagerback and the people at the FA I have had this conversation with Sven.

“But, as long as there is no concrete offer to take into consideration, there is nothing to discuss.”