IF Sven-Goran Eriksson cannot persuade Liverpool to part with Peter Crouch, then he is ready to move for Serbian look-a-like Nikola Zigic.

The 6ft 8ins international performed well in La Liga last season, proving tough and durable and scoring a dozen times for Racing Santander.

And, at a cost of £8m, the lanky striker would cost only half that wanted by Rafa Benitez for England ace Crouch.

Despite a regular flow of goals in this season's warm-up matches against lesser lights, Eriksson is determined to bring in more firepower and wants at least one, and possibly two, more forwards.

The City chief has not yet entirely given up on Boro's £12m man Yakubu, although the signs are that Gareth Southgate is not in the mood to sell.

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Nor has Eriksson dismissed the claims of Nery Castillo, the Mexican international, rated at £10m by his club, for whom the Blues are yet to make a bid.

However, he wants a target man and Zigic fits that bill.

Eriksson is turning increasingly to the foreign market for value and is looking for defensive options to add to Michael Ball, the only senior left-footed defender in the club.

Nedum Onuoha's injury record means that Eriksson is also seeking cover in the middle and a man that fits both bills is another Serbian, Sevilla's Ivica Dragutinovic.

City will also pursue their interest in Juventus left-back Giorgio Chiellini and could sign him before the end of the week.

He could yet come as part of a double package with experienced midfielder Emanuele Blasi though his arrival may depend on either Ousmane Dabo or Didi Hamann leaving.

Finally, the Daily Mirror have reported that City are in talks with Shakhtar Donetsk's Brazilian midfielder Elano over a £7m move.

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