Premier League clubs must stump up 4m salary to lure Ruud van Nistelrooy back to England

Ruud van Nistelrooy wants ?4million a season in wages to return to the Premier League. The 34-year-old striker has been dogged by injuries and will be a free agent in the summer as he cuts his ties with Hamburg. Blackburn manager Steve Kean has confirmed his interest in the player who scored nine goals for his club this season. Ruud awakening: Hamburg's Ruud van Nistelrooy is demanding a monster salary to return to England 'Yes, I can confirm we are interested,' Kean told the ESPN soccernet. Blackburn face a fight to retain their Premier League status and any move will depend on whether they can avoid relegation. Van Nistelrooy turned down a move to Rovers before moving to Germany in January 2010. He also starred for Real Madrid when he left United in 2006.  Van's our man! Blackburn to make audacious bid to land Van NistelrooyThe Friday Five: Fiery clashes between Manchester United and ArsenalAs Sir Alex Ferguson prepares for 50th league clash with Liverpool, here are some happy memories for United boss