Manchester City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson may have received "indirect" contact from Benfica and would not rule out a return to his former club, according to agent Athole Still.

The Swede's long-term future at Eastlands is in severe doubt, with reports suggesting he will be sacked after the final two fixtures of the season.

Eriksson has enjoyed an encouraging first campaign, but appears to have failed to impress owner Thaksin Shinawatra, who bought the club last year.

The situation has prompted reports in Portugal to claim Eriksson is the man Benfica want to replace Jose Antonio Camacho, who left earlier this year.

Eriksson won three league titles and took Benfica to both the European Cup and UEFA Cup finals during his previous stints, which were between 1982 and 1984 and from 1989-1992.

And Still has failed to rule out the possibility of Eriksson returning to Estadio da Luz, but admits his salary demands may prove a stumbling block.

"The door is not closed for Benfica," Still told Portuguese newspaper O Jogo. "The question of money is important.

"He may have been contacted indirectly. If any club wish to talk with Eriksson, they must call me. They have my number."

Meanwhile, reports emanating from Italy suggest Lazio are lining up a deal to sign on-loan striker Rolando Bianchi on a permanent contract, with Valon Behrami heading to the City of Manchester Stadium as part of the switch.

Behrami, 23, is highly-rated in Serie A, with the Switzerland international capable of playing in defence and midfield.

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