'NUNO SET FOR CITY'
Manchester City boss Sven Goran Eriksson is ready to snap up Portuguese striker Nuno Gomes in a shock free transfer from Benfica.
The 31-year-old hitman, an idol in his homeland, has been cleared to sign for Premier League leaders City by the club's president who has personally given Eriksson first choice on the player.
Gomes has been one of the darlings of Benfica for years but can leave and Eriksson sees him as the perfect cheap and short-term replacement for the injured Valeri Bojinov.
Eriksson hopes to complete the deal today, with Portuguese sources claiming the move can be quickly agreed because of his friendship with his former employers.
The move for Gomes, who has scored 27 goals in 63 appearances for Portugal, looks to have ended City's interest in Bolton's Nicolas Anelka.
Eriksson would only say "no comment" with a wry smile when asked if he had made an approach for the brooding Frenchman, who has played for seven clubs in his nomadic career, including City.
Eriksson has also been considering a £7million move for Celta Vigo midfielder Borja Oubina, while Derby are interested in City striker Darius Vassell.
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