Hughes makes bid for Blackburn striker
Blackburn Rovers have rejected a bid from Manchester City for striker Roque Santa Cruz.
Manchester City manager Mark Hughes signed Santa Cruz for Blackburn last summer and the Paraguay international finished his first season in the Premier League as Rovers' top scorer.
A Blackburn statement read: "A bid came in last night and it was immediately rejected.
"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."
Santa Cruz has also been linked with a move to Manchester United this summer but Blackburn manager Paul Ince has said he would like to keep his best players.
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