Clubs in queue for Santa Cruz

Roque Santa Cruz's agent has revealed a number of clubs, believed to include Stoke and Fulham, are chasing the Manchester City forward. City are believed to be ready to listen to offers for Santa Cruz, who only joined the club from Blackburn in a £17.5million move last summer.Santa Cruz has failed to make an impact at Eastlands and, with Roberto Mancini looking for striking reinforcements, it seems the Paraguayan could be on his way out of City.Greek side Olympiakos, Marseille, Fenerbahce and Premier League pair Stoke and Fulham are all thought to be tracking Santa Cruz and the player's agent, Jan Van Baal, believes a loan move with a view to a permanent deal could be in the offing."If he leaves City would certainly want to get back a bit of their investment. He won't go for free," Van Baal told the Daily Mail. "I could see a paid-for loan with an automatic option to buy. It's the fashionable solution, but that's for Manchester City to decide."There are some leads in the Premier League and abroad. He still has his admirers."Van Baal admitted he has spoken to Marseille about a move and that a switch to the French champions would be appealing to Santa Cruz."I know that Marseille are interested and there have been a few discussions," added Van Baal."It is an interesting destination. They are in the Champions League and they have a manager who is established."

Source: Team_Talk