Sven Goran Eriksson could accept the Manchester City job today.

It is understood the former England coach is poised to sign a lucrative contract at Eastlands.

Prospective owner Thaksin Shinawatra's advisors believe the 59-year-old Swede is the man to take City forward and establish the club as a force in the Premier League.

Eriksson is keen to return to work after a year-long absence from the game.

And Thaksin has promised him a £50million transfer kitty to dip into.