Media reports in Italy claim that Eriksson is a wanted man with Juventus being linked.
City’s Thai owner Thaksin Shinawatra is also reportedly unhappy with the way the club have slumped from third in the table to eighth and struggling to even qualify for the Uefa Cup.
Eriksson is coming under increasing pressure and could well be tempted to jump ship if the right offer comes from Italy.
Manchester City therefore are looking to plan for such an eventuality and have earmarked Scolari as the man they would want to bring to Eastlands.
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