Asian Watch

Man City is reportedly interested in Thai keeper Kosin Hathairattanakool. Remember, Thaksin is the owner of the club. Kosin, 25, earns £150-a-week as a professional in Thailand.

Iraq captain Younis Mahmood has revealed that he has been approached by numerous European clubs. "I spoke to Sunderland two months ago. They asked me but I have a problem and because of my family I will not go. Marseille and Lille also spoke with me but my family are in Iraq. I want to take them out but my father likes it there and won't go. Maybe next year I will move."

Reading is considerind adding another South Korean to its playing staff. They are monitoring forward Lee Chun Soo.

Leicester has signed Iran international winger Hoessein Kaebi on a two-year contract. The 21-year-old becomes City boss Martin Allen's ninth new signing since he took charge.

HChina's Yu Dabao has been promoted to the Benfica senior squad for preseason. Yu joined Benfica last season and his progress has won him a place in coach Fernando Santos' senior squad for preseason training.