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Thursday, 23 August 2007, 15:32 GMT 16:32 UK

Vassell ponders switch to Derby

Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is waiting to hear whether out-of-favour striker Darius Vassell has decided to join Derby County.

The 27-year-old has not even been a substitute for City this season.

"It is a fact that Derby are interested in Darius but I have not heard any results," said Eriksson. "I should find out more soon."

Vassell has scored 15 goals in 77 games for City since joining them in a £2m move from Aston Villa in 2005.

Eriksson, who gave Vassell 22 caps during his time as England manager, has embarked on a massive spending spree since taking charge at Eastlands.

Vassell featured in City's pre-season programme but now appears to be surplus to requirements.

The former England manager is searching for another striker after new signing Valeri Bojinov was ruled out for at least five months because of a knee ligament injury.

Eriksson is "99.9% certain" that he will add to his squad before the transfer window closes on 31 August.

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