Deals for Scott Parker, Craig Bellamy and Roque Santa Cruz set to go through and Hughes hopeful on Kolo Toure

Brazilian star Robinho completed a stunning Manchester City comeback in stoppage time to deny Blackburn a vital home victory.Benni McCarthy put Rovers ahead with a crisp strike on the stroke of half-time and Jason Roberts headed a second after 84 minutes.

Sam Allardyce has been dealt a fresh blow in his battle to keep Roque Santa Cruz by Real Madrid making an £18m move for the Blackburn striker.

Sam Allardyce doesn’t think any team can offer enough money to make him consider selling his star striker

Manchester City set to return with a new bid after missing out in the summer

Recalled Benni McCarthy nets twice.

Sam Allardyce will be given a transfer budget to buy Blackburn Rovers out of relegation trouble - after winning backing from the club’s owners.

Lassana Diarra, Roque Santa Cruz and David Villa also on Mark Hughes’ shopping list

Rovers step up chase for Germany’s Marcel Schafer as potential replacement

Ince given one last chance to save his skn at Rovers