However, BBC Sport understands that Eriksson, whose last involvement in English football was his one-season reign at Manchester City, is not the only big name to be linked with the club, with former England and Chelsea boss Glenn Hoddle also in the frame at one stage.

BBC: Eriksson holds Notts County talks

Like Meirelles, "Last Stop 174" director Bruno Barreto also tried his hand at English-language productions after making a name for himself in Brazil.

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