New Manchester City owner Thaksin Shinawatra has promised fans big signings will be made once his takeover bid is complete.

The former Thailand PM told City's website: "When you buy a boat, you need to buy an engine! If necessary it may cost £50m, it may cost £30m or it may cost £20m. I will leave recruitment to my advisors, but I know we need two strikers, two midfielders and maybe some others."