Blackburn owner Anuradha Desai claims the club have tabled a £6.2m bid for AC Milan's Ronaldinho.
Reports of a sensational move for the former World Player of the Year emerged on Monday with Rovers' new owners Venky's keen to make a splash in the transfer window.
Venky's initially denied making any move for Ronaldinho, but now Sky Sports News claim Desai has confirmed the Ewood Park outfit has lodged an offer with Milan for the former Barcelona star.
Ronaldinho's future has been the subject of speculation for some time with the playmaker having just six months to run on his current contract.
It was thought he would return to his native Brazil this month with former club Gremio keen to sign the 30-year-old.
However, Rovers now appear to have thrown their hat into the ring as they look to lure the skilful attacker to the Premier League.
Gremio remain favourites to land Ronaldinho, but Blackburn are waiting in the wings to sign him if he fails to agree a return to his homeland.