Blackburn have confirmed receiving and promptly
rejecting a bid from Manchester City for star striker Roque Santa
Cruz.
Former Rovers manager Mark Hughes is seeking to stamp his
authority amid shenanigans at City and it comes as little
surprise that he has tried for a player whom he brought to Ewood
Park a year ago.
The 26-year-old Paraguayan, a £3.3 million signing from Bayern
Munich, was one of the biggest success stories in The Premier
League last season, scoring 19 goals for Hughes and Rovers in his
debut campaign in England.
Santa Cruz’s form means he is viewed as indispensable by the
Lancashire side, who are irked by City's persistent attempts to
unsettle last season's top scorer.
"A bid came in last night and it was immediately rejected,” read
a statement on Rovers’ official website.
"Various Manchester City officials have been advised on a number
of occasions that the player would not be for sale.
"We are very disappointed, therefore, that they have continued
their interest."