Blackburn have granted permission for Mark Hughes to hold talks with Manchester City. City parted company with Sven Goran Eriksson on Monday and have installed the Rovers boss as their first choice to succeed the Swede. Hughes has impressed during his short managerial career, leading Wales to the brink of qualification for Euro 2004 and establishing Blackburn as a force to be reckoned with in the Premier League. He is also believed to be in the frame for the vacant hot-seat at Chelsea, while he is regarded in some quarters as being the natural successor to Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United once the legendary Red Devils boss finally slips into retirement. Despite his strong links to the red half of Manchester, City are keen to get a manager on board with proven top flight credentials and see Hughes as the ideal candidate. The Welshman is keen to coach at the highest possible level and his current employers have reluctantly agreed to let him begin discussions with their top flight rivals. A statement released by Rovers on their official website reads as follows: "Blackburn Rovers can confirm that they have received an approach from Manchester City for permission to talk to Mark Hughes in regards to him becoming their manager. "Mark has made it clear to the Board that he would like the opportunity to talk with Manchester City. "In view of this the Board have decided reluctantly to give permission subject to terms and conditions acceptable to Blackburn Rovers being agreed with Manchester City in advance. "The club will not be making any further comment at this stage." With the Blues' ambitious owner Thaksin Shinawatra likely to make substantial transfer funds available at Eastlands this summer, Hughes will be aware of the considerable potential at the club.
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