Manchester City boss Sven Goran Eriksson is planning a sensational bid for Barcelona ace Thierry Henry.

The Daily Star Sunday says Eriksson is desperate to reach the Champions League and believes Henry - unsettled after his £16m move to Barcelona last year - is the man to lead the Blues into Europe's elite competition.

Former Arsenal star Henry, 30, is unhappy at being dropped and subbed by Nou Camp boss Frank Rijkaard and is missing his young daughter in London since splitting with his partner.

The French superstar would cost at least £10m but money is no problem with City owned by Thai billionaire Thaksin Shinawatra.