BLACKBURN boss Mark Hughes has dismissed speculation regarding a possible swap deal involving Morten Gamst Pedersen and Craig Bellamy.

Although Hughes is interested in signing Bellamy back from Liverpool this summer, the Rovers chief would not be prepared to include Pedersen as part of any deal.

"Morten's not going anywhere," said the Welshman last night.

Hughes did confirm, however, that Bellamy would become a target if Liverpool indicated they were willing to sell him this summer.

He added: "There are a lot of players I would like to bring to Blackburn Rovers. How realistic it is to think I can bring them to Rovers is a different thing.

"But possibly Craig is on that list."