Liam Ridgewell is urging Birmingham City to hang onto Argie striker Mauro Zarate.
Managing director Karren Brady's recent response to the question of a permanent transfer was a succinct 'no chance'.
But another loan, for a season, has been mooted.
"I hope he can stop here," said Ridgewell, Blues stand-in captain. "We'd like to keep him.
"You can see when a great player is emerging. He has got a good touch and good skill and I am sure he will get even better."
