Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has distanced himself from talk he will replace Sven-Goran Eriksson as Manchester City coach while Benfica claim the Swede is their sole target to become their new boss.
Scolari, who is gearing up to lead Portugal at Euro 2008 this summer, insists he is happy in his current role and has not agreed to join City.
"Portugal offers me everything I need," Scolari said in an interview late on Thursday with Portuguese br
oadcaster RTP. "I have no agreement with that club."
The Brazilian added that he respects current incumbent Eriksson, who has been told by club owner Thaksin Shinawatra his position will be reviewed after the final game of the season on Sunday.
"I like him as a person and as coach. He is a gentleman," said Scolari of the former England head coach.
Eriksson, for his part, has held discussions with the Portuguese outfit but could turn down any offer from his former employers because he believes bigger and better opportunities will come his way.
Benfica issued a statement on Friday confirming they have held initial talks with the Swede, but said they would not reveal any more details until both clubs had finished the season.
Manchester United assistant coach Carlos Queiroz has also been linked with the Benfica job but club spokesman Ricardo Maia quashed these reports.
He told PA Sport: "At the moment our coach vacancy has been centred on Eriksson and we will not reveal other names.
"More details about our future coach will be announced next week when the Portuguese league and the Premier League finish."
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