Roque Santa Cruz is determined to leave Blackburn Rovers.

The People says Santa Cruz is set to walk out of Blackburn in the January transfer window, regardless of the fate of manager Paul Ince.

The Paraguayan ace, who signed a new four-year deal in the summer despite interest from several other clubs, is believed to be unhappy that he has been pushed into service by Ince, despite carrying a back injury.

With Manchester City continuing to show an interest in the player that Blackburn paid Bayern Munich £3.8 for ahead of last season, the 27-year-old Santa Cruz is set to make a formal request for a transfer even if Ince is sacked before the year is out.