Manchester City may be forced to find a new back-up goalkeeper for next season after both Kasper Schmiechel and Andreas Isaksson said they want out of Eastlands.

The pair have become increasingly frustrated with their lack of first team activity over the course of the current campaign and both are now ready to further their careers elsewhere.

The emergence of Joe Hart as Sven-Goran Eriksson's preferred number one has meant limited opportunities for the duo with Schmeichel being farmed out on loan for much of the season and Isaksson making just five first-team appearances.

Schmeichel, 21, spent time with Championship side Cardiff before the turn of the year and was then sent to Coventry in March, where he will remain for the rest of the season.

The Denmark Under-21 international is due back at Eastlands in May, but claims his long-term future may lie elsewhere.

"I spoke to Sven last week and explained to him that I want to play first-team football," said Schmeichel.

"He said that he can't promise me that, so if I am honest it looks like my future might not be at City.

"I have got three years left on a good contract so I could bide my time, but I am a footballer and I want to play. It is as simple as that.

"The future is exciting. I could go anywhere in Europe to play my football: Spain, Italy or stay here in England.

"I am looking forward to it but for now I am not thinking about that. I am a Coventry player at the moment and my job is to help Coventry to be safe (from relegation)."

Meanwhile, Isaksson has also confirmed he wants to leave Eastlands - and is now just waiting for the right offer.

The Sweden international has been unlucky with various injuries since arriving at City from Rennes in 2006, meaning he has rarely appeared under Eriksson.

An emergency loan deal with Chelsea was mooted last week after both the Blues' first choice keepers Petr Cech and Carlo Cudicini sustained injuries, but Cech's swift recovery put an end to any potential move.

However, Isaksson remains upbeat about winning a contract with another club and claims he is in good shape, despite his lack of match practice.

"I think I've become mentally stronger after all that's happened," he told Sportbladet.

"I feel alright when I play and I still think that I'm in good shape. The level of training here is really good.

"They know that I want to move, I have talked to Svennis about it but I can't just say good bye and leave on May 11.

"The club has to receive a serious offer first, but I hope that I will be able to find something good".

Mike Hytner / Eurosport