Blackburn's bid for Ronaldinho descends into farce

04 January 2011 06:06
Blackburn's bold attempt to sign Ronaldinho descended into farce and confusion last night as speculation resurfaced of a £6.2million bid for the Brazil star.[LNB]Boss Steve Kean wants to do a loan deal for the Paraguay striker Rovers sold to Manchester City last September for £17.5million.[LNB]That's a far more realistic option than Brazil star Ronaldinho, despite talk of a £6.2m bid[LNB] Rovers revolution: Ronaldinho has left Milan's training camp in Dubai to seal transfer away from San Siro[LNB] [LNB]Senior figures at Ewood Park were caught out by fresh reports of a move for Ronaldinho, 30, which were initially sparked by a Twitter message from the club's Indian owners Venky's 24 hours earlier.[LNB]Company director Venkatesh Rao denied the story early  on Monday,saying: 'That is not true. There is no interest at all, they are justrumours.' [LNB]But last night Venky's sources claimed representatives from theiroffice in Brazil had contacted the player's agent and brother Robertode Assis, and that a formal £6.2m offer had been made to AC Milan forRonaldinho.[LNB] Come back: Blackburn are interested in re-signing Roque Santa Cruz[LNB] His name, however, does not feature on a list of sixtargets given to the owners by new manager Steve Kean with former striker Roque Santa Cruz on his wishlist.[LNB]Despite another bizarre twist in the Venky's saga, it seemsRonaldinho will return home to Brazil, with Flamengo the favourites tosign him.[LNB] Brazilian bombshell! Blackburn make shock bid to lure RonaldinhoSpurs in Champions League boost as Ronaldinho is cast off by AC MilanMilan offer Ronaldinho at bargain £7m in bid to attract Chelsea and Man CityNuts about Brazil: Ronaldinho to leave Milan and return home to Gremio [LNB]  Explore more:People: Roque Santa Cruz Places: Brazil, Paraguay

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