Roque Santa Cruz's City switch still alive

Jan 27 2009 By Matt McKenzie

The father of Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz is still holding out hope that his son can complete a move to Manchester City.

Aproniano Santa Cruz claims his son will not give up hope on a switch to Eastlands while the transfer window remains open.

Blackburn have already knocked back one £15million bid for the striker and, although City have not returned with an improved offer, the player’s father believes a move is still a possibility.

Blackburn have been linked with Racing Santander forward Nikola Zigic and Red Bull Salzburg’s Marc Janko as a possible replacement for Santa Cruz.

And the player’s father told Teledeportes.com.py: ``I think it is quite natural that the team search for a replacement.

``As long as the transfer window does not close, negotiations are still continuing.

``I have a feeling that it may be possible. The conditions are real and there are not many differences.

``In a negotiation, the money factor is always the most important."

``According to the City coach (Mark Hughes), he will keep trying to sign him."