Liverpool’s out-of-sorts striker Peter Crouch is widely touted to become the first man to be bought in by Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson in the January transfer window.
The Swede has overseen a complete overhaul of City’s on-field fortunes, leading them to fourth in the league and raising expectations to previously unthinkable levels.
And now the former England manager wants to maintain the club’s hike up the football ladder by persuading billionaire owner Dr Thaksin Shinawatra to part with some more of his cash.
After his team’s hard-fought draw against Liverpool Eriksson admitted that he was definitely on the hunt for new faces, but refused to reveal any names.
However, intense speculation from all corners suggests Crouch has already been approached by City representative after being given the green-light by Reds manager Rafael Benitez.
Eriksson has already paid-up around £3m for a loan-deal with a view to buy on Nery Castillo, and is thought to see Crouch as the ideal partner for the quick Mexican international.
"Castillo has happened and there will be something more", said Eriksson.
"The players we are talking about are big ones and cost a lot of money."
A deal for Crouch hasn’t not been officially ruled out by Benitez, who needs the extra money to buy his intended targets after a misunderstanding with his American bosses on the amount of money available to him for January transfers.
The Swede has overseen a complete overhaul of City’s on-field fortunes, leading them to fourth in the league and raising expectations to previously unthinkable levels.
And now the former England manager wants to maintain the club’s hike up the football ladder by persuading billionaire owner Dr Thaksin Shinawatra to part with some more of his cash.
After his team’s hard-fought draw against Liverpool Eriksson admitted that he was definitely on the hunt for new faces, but refused to reveal any names.
However, intense speculation from all corners suggests Crouch has already been approached by City representative after being given the green-light by Reds manager Rafael Benitez.
Eriksson has already paid-up around £3m for a loan-deal with a view to buy on Nery Castillo, and is thought to see Crouch as the ideal partner for the quick Mexican international.
"Castillo has happened and there will be something more", said Eriksson.
"The players we are talking about are big ones and cost a lot of money."
A deal for Crouch hasn’t not been officially ruled out by Benitez, who needs the extra money to buy his intended targets after a misunderstanding with his American bosses on the amount of money available to him for January transfers.
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