Blackburn's bid for Ronaldinho descends into farce

Blackburn's bold attempt to sign Ronaldinho descended into farce and confusion last night as speculation resurfaced of a £6.2million bid for the Brazil star.Boss Steve Kean wants to do a loan deal for the Paraguay striker Rovers sold to Manchester City last September for £17.5million.That's a far more realistic option than Brazil star Ronaldinho, despite talk of a £6.2m bid Rovers revolution: Ronaldinho has left Milan's training camp in Dubai to seal transfer away from San Siro Senior figures at Ewood Park were caught out by fresh reports of a move for Ronaldinho, 30, which were initially sparked by a Twitter message from the club's Indian owners Venky's 24 hours earlier.Company director Venkatesh Rao denied the story early  on Monday,saying: 'That is not true. There is no interest at all, they are justrumours.' But last night Venky's sources claimed representatives from theiroffice in Brazil had contacted the player's agent and brother Robertode Assis, and that a formal £6.2m offer had been made to AC Milan forRonaldinho. Come back: Blackburn are interested in re-signing Roque Santa Cruz His name, however, does not feature on a list of sixtargets given to the owners by new manager Steve Kean with former striker Roque Santa Cruz on his wishlist.Despite another bizarre twist in the Venky's saga, it seemsRonaldinho will return home to Brazil, with Flamengo the favourites tosign him. Brazilian bombshell! Blackburn make shock bid to lure RonaldinhoSpurs in Champions League boost as Ronaldinho is cast off by AC MilanMilan offer Ronaldinho at bargain £7m in bid to attract Chelsea and Man CityNuts about Brazil: Ronaldinho to leave Milan and return home to Gremio  Explore more:People: Roque Santa Cruz Places: Brazil, Paraguay

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