Benni not ruling out Blues
21 Jun 2007 - 12:40:34
Blackburn Rovers striker Benni McCarthy has refused to rule out a big-money summer move to Chelsea.
The South Africa striker netted 24 times in his debut season at Ewood Park following a £2.5million move from Portuguese club Porto last summer.
Those goalscoring exploits have led to speculation that Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is keen to re-sign a player he coached to Championship League glory at Porto three seasons ago.
And McCarthy has refused to rule out a move to Stamford Bridge, after admitting the lure of playing in Europe's premier club competition again would be too much of a temptation to refuse.
West Ham have also been mentioned as a possible destination for the former Ajax and Celta Vigo marksman.
"I am very flattered to be linked with clubs like Chelsea and West Ham, with great history and both are great teams in the Premier League," he told Sky Sports News.
"Like I said, I've got a contract and I am here to serve a duty to my club that I am contracted at.
"But if the opportunity does come to go and play for a team where you can move up a level and play Champions League football, that will always be my dream.
"That is always what I strive towards as a player, to play at the highest level.
"If that opportunity occurs to go and play for a team like that, then I would love for my management to look at the possibility and look in their heart to make it possible to make a move like that."