Roque Santa Cruz is ready to demand a transfer from Blackburn Rovers.

The Su says Sam Allardyce will hold talks today with the Paraguayan striker, 27, over his comments made on the eve of Rovers' 3-0 win against Stoke on Saturday.

He is likely to be fined by Allardyce over his comments, but it is unlikely to change his wish to move on.

Big Sam got assurances he would not be under pressure to sell any of his top stars when he took over last week.

But with Manchester City ready to offer a staggering £18million and Liverpool and Aston Villa showing an interest, Rovers have a big decision to make.