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Allardyce: No offers for Roque

01 Jan 2009 - 08:40:23

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Blackburn Rovers manager Sam Allardyce has denied that his club have so far fielded any offers for Paraguayan striker Roque Santa Cruz.

The 27-year-old, who is currently sidelined by a shin injury, continues to be linked with a move to Manchester City, where he would link up with former Rovers boss Mark Hughes.

However, Allardyce maintains that his focus is on bringing new players into Ewood Park, rather than any imminent departures.

He told reporters: "I'm focused on getting players in, more than players out.

"It's not a done deal. No offer has been made for Roque Santa Cruz by Manchester City or, as far as I know, by anybody else.

"You never welcome losing your best players, but if they make a bid you have to do whatever you have to do and make the right decision from the club's point of view.

"It's quite simple. If I can find a player that is better than what we've got and can make an immediate impact, I will try and sign him.

"Where that's from is our main focus in terms of trying to find him, but if there is a player of that sort of quality then I'm sure we'll be competing with other clubs as well.

"The sooner we can do it in January the better and the sooner we can get our business done, then we can settle down and get focused on winning Premier League matches."