Santa clause causes concern

18 June 2009 12:07
Roque Santa Cruz admits there is a possibility no club will trigger his buy-out clause this summer. The Blackburn striker has attracted interest from Manchester City, with the Blues having tracked the Paraguay international for some time. Mark Hughes' men lodged a number of bids for the South American star during the January transfer window, but failed to match Rovers' valuation. They are expected to reignite their interest in the coming weeks, but are once again expected to be met with stubborn resistance from Blackburn. Santa Cruz's buy-out clause is believed to be around £20million, a figure City have so far been reluctant to meet. Should the big spenders from Eastlands fail to match the required demands this time around, the talented frontman accepts that he will have no option but to carry on at Ewood Park. "A signed document stipulates that there is a lot of money to pay to take me away from Blackburn," Santa Cruz told Radio 970 AM in his homeland. "If they don't want to sell me, then I must complete my contract and continue with them. "I am under contract until 2012."

Source: SKY_Sports