Micah is highest paid at City

Micah Richards looks set to become the highest paid player in Man City's history after Thaksin Shinawatra gave the ok for Sven-Goran Eriksson to offer Richards a staggering £50,000 a week.

A club spokesperson said: “It will be signed within a fortnight. Micah’s advisers pointed out he could easily get that money from Chelsea, Manchester United or Liverpool.

“Dr Thaksin stepped in and he made it clear Micah should be kept happy - and under no circumstances should he be allowed to move.

“Boss Sven Goran Eriksson sees him as a player to build around for years to come.”