Friday Mar 21 2008 09:37
Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson claims he feels no additional pressure despite owner Thaksin Shinawatra's ambitions plans for the club.
Eriksson has held a series of talks with the former Thai prime minister this week as the pair seek to agree on transfer plans for the summer.
The former England coach spent around £40million in the summer transforming the Citizens from relegation candidates to European challengers and believes the lofty ambitions of Shinawatra is positive news for both him and the club.
"He would like to see this club playing in the Champions League in a couple of years - perfect ambitions. That's my ambitions as well," said Eriksson.
"What he has done so far is absolutely perfect. Everything he promised he has lived up to.
"There will be money available this summer. I didn't ask about how much but there will be money and that's good."
Meanwhile, Eriksson has revealed a 'big-name' signing to excite the fans is likely to be at the forefront of his transfer planning.
"That is one of the things we are discussing," he continued.
"If we take not old but an older player it must be a big name, a very big name, who can fill the stadium."
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