Santa Cruz expecting bid

'I know they are going to make a proposal but I do not know the terms,' said the Paraguayan, who worked under Hughes at Blackburn.

'It seems that the circumstances needed for me to be transferred are going in a good direction but everything is a rumour until now.'

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These comments added to the softening of Sam Alladyce's stance this past week do suggest it is likely that the Blackburn forward will be joining Wayne Bridge at the club soon enough.