This really does sound insane - the story has been carried in today's papers over here. From the Telegraph:
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In another bizarre twist to the ongoing saga at Manchester City, owner Thaksin Shinawatra has indicated that he wants to start afresh next season by putting his entire squad up for sale.
Shinawatra is reportedly unhappy with the team's downward spiral in the second half of the season with young players such as Micah Richards, Michael Johnson and Joe Hart on the clear-out list.
Manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, whose job is on the line after one year in charge, and Shinawatra were pictured together at yesterday's launch of the club's 10-day tour of Thailand.
But Manchester City's owner is ready to further incur the wrath of the club's supporters who are firmly behind the Swede staying at the club.
The supporters are so incensed that many are believed to be withholding the renewal of season tickets until the manager situation is resolved.
According to the Express, Shinawatra has written a letter to every squad member outlining his intentions and there will be a host of clubs lining up to buy City's stars.
Johnson, 20, is attracting interest from Liverpool and Tottenham, while Manchester United are looking at Micah Richards in a possible £18m offer.
Richards signed a new four-year contract earlier this year with the view of securing a long-term futire at Eastlands.
Joe Hart and Richard Dunne have also been linked to Spurs.
Eriksson confirmed yesterday that he had been approached by the Mexican FA but it is unlikely he will take up the national job offer.
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