Vodafone Fiji soccer team and Wellington Phoenix striker Roy Krishna was pursued by the Colorado Rapids but a move to Major League Soccer in USA has been blocked by the Wellington club.

The Herald on Sunday understands the Colorado Rapids, now coached by former All Whites coach Anthony Hudson, are keen to sign the Fijian international, who has been at the Phoenix since January,2014.

But the two organisations have been unable to agree on the financial terms for Krishna's release, with the Phoenix believed to be asking for a transfer fee of between $750,000 and $1 million.

Krishna has scored 32 goals in 86 games for the Phoenix.

Phoenix Chief Executive David Dome confirmed it was their intention to re‑sign Krishna, whose contract finishes at the end of this season.

He told the Herald on Sunday they want Krishna to stay and they will try their hardest to keep him at the Phoenix as they rate him as a player and leader.

Dome would not comment on Krishna's transfer fee, saying it was a private matter.

Source: NZ Herald