Source: Eurosport
Ruud awakening for Rovers
Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce believes he has been priced out of a move for Real Madrid striker Ruud van Nistelrooy.
The former Manchester United forward has slipped down the pecking order at the Bernabeu and Allardyce was interested in bringing the 32-year-old back to England.
However, the Rovers boss said the Dutchman's wages were proving prohibitive to any move, with his current level of fitness also contributing to his decision not to pursue any transfer as he missed much of last season with a knee injury.
"I think probably Ruud, from a salary point of view, is out of our reach," he said.
"And I think he is not going to be fit until September, so that is not going to be what we are looking for at the moment.
"We need someone right now who can join up with the squad as soon as we can."
