Manchester City boss Sven Goran Eriksson remains keen on Bolton Wanderers striker Nicolas Anelka.
But Eriksson confirmed he would make an exception for the 28-year-old.
Eriksson said: "Are there certain players that can stretch the boundary of age? Yes. Dr Thaksin is a businessman. He is more likely to spend huge money on a young player rather than an older one but Anelka wouldn't be a problem.
"I've known about him since he played for Arsenal and I was close to signing him when I was at Lazio. We almost got him but at the last minute he went to Real Madrid instead."