Hughes keen to pair up with Santa Cruz

Manchester City boss Mark Hughes has had a £12m bid refused by Premiership strugglers Blackburn Rovers.

Roque Santa Cruz played under Hughes last season at Ewood Park and has impressed since he came to the Premiership in 2007. It is expected that Manchester City will bid again, however with the credit crunch looming in terms of its impact on the footballing world Hughes has no real competitors in his quest to get Santa Cruz.

The Paraguayan striker recently signed up for four year contract at the Rovers in the summer but has attracted alot of interest and speculation in the Premier League.