Source: SKY_Sports
Pompey 'make Sven approach'
Sky Sports News understands that Portsmouth have made an approach to Sven-Goran Eriksson to become their new manager.[LNB] The Fratton Park club are searching for a candidate to fill their hot-seat after sacking Tony Adams on Monday following a brief and unsuccessful stint at the helm.[LNB]Eriksson, who is currently manager of the Mexico national side, has emerged as the leading candidate for the Premier League club.[LNB]The former England and Manchester City boss is believed to have been sounded out by representatives of the South Coast outfit over a return to club management.[LNB]Eriksson led England to the quarter-finals of the World Cup in 2002 and 2006 and to the last eight of Euro 2004 before guiding City to a ninth-placed Premier League finish last season.[LNB]Pompey insist they will not be making any official statement until they are in a position to confirm the identity of their new manager.[LNB]But given their position just one point above the relegation places it appears that they are keen to move swiftly.[LNB]Paul Hart has been placed in caretaker charge of the club and is preparing the team for Saturday's clash against Eriksson's former club City.[LNB]Former Nottingham Forest boss Hart admitted to Sky Sports News earlier on Tuesday that he would favour a quick appointment.[LNB]
