Manchester City chief executive Alistair Mackintosh has confirmed the club are searching for money men to plough cash into the club.

City have a debt of around 60million and Mackintosh believes the club's 250-year lease on their stadium is an attractive carrot for investors - but not for property speculators.

Mackintosh told the club's official website www.mcfc.co.uk: "We are always open to the idea of new, appropriate investment. We continue to look for appropriate parties that might contribute to this football club."