Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is remaining quiet on the specific targets he plans to bring to Eastlands.

Eriksson is keen to bolster his squad as City attempt to qualify for Europe this season but claims the club, like other top-flight teams, are finding it hard to do business in the transfer window.

He said: "The problems tend to lie more with the club than the player.

"Most clubs do not want to release players and I can understand that.

"In general it is more difficult in January to recruit than in the summer as you have a shorter time, only a month.

"We are working on several targets and I hope we can do some business in the two weeks that are left."

Eriksson, however, insists he would be content if they did not make any additions.

"The team are not that bad. We are doing rather well," he said.

"There is money available to buy players but I would be happy to play the rest of the season with the ones we have."

Midfielder Ousmane Dabo is one squad member who appears ready for a new challenge after a lack of match action.

Eriksson said: "I spoke to his agent and I would not be surprised if Dabo left.

"I suppose he is frustrated as he is a good player and a good professional. He trains very hard and that is welcome."

Dabo cannot get into the side even though Michael Johnson remains sidelined with a abdominal strain.

Instead defender Vedran Corluka has been switched to midfield as a short-term option.

Eriksson has been pleased with the way the Croatian has adapted but added: "His best position is centre-half. That is where his future lies."

Striker Emile Mpenza is expected to return to full training on Monday after being told to rest following a series of niggling injuries, the latest a hamstring strain.

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