Striker Roque Santa Cruz has dropped his biggest hint yet that he wants to leave Blackburn Rovers in the January transfer window.
The Paraguay international has been the subject of intense speculation this season following a spectacular debut campaign in England following his move from Bayern Munich in the summer of 2007.
Manchester City, under the stewardship of ex-manager Mark Hughes, have been consistently linked with a move for the talented 27-year-old hit-man following their takeover by the Abu Dhabi Group.
While Santa Cruz is thankful for Blackburn helping him rediscover his best following an up and down spell in Germany, he hopes Rovers will not stand in his way if a big-money offer is tabled come the New Year.
"Everybody knows my opinion (regarding a possible transfer), I am happy at Blackburn but also I want to keep improving my football and remain ambitious," he stated.
"My contract with Blackburn is clear and for that I need to continue with the club. But I am looking to again play in a big side that is in Europe and trying to win their league.
"I have to say the people here at Blackburn are fantastic, I am very happy with the fans. But, I don't want to miss the chance of playing with a big side. If a bigger club came in for me then I would like to take that opportunity.
"I also understand the interests of Blackburn as well and they do not want to lose players. I want to watch out for myself but I have to think of Blackburn. It is a very hard decision."
Hughes brought Santa Cruz to England during his time at Ewood Park and the striker, who has three Premier League goals this season, has admitted his former boss knows how to get the best out of him.
"It is clear that he got me back to my (best) football after my injury problems at Bayern," he continued.
"He gave me confidence to play football again. Of course it is always a nice feeling to have a manager who is always backing you and I will always appreciate what he did for me."
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