Blackburn Rovers: May 2008 Archives

Zurab Khizanishvili has revealed that he is ready to battle with his Blackburn team-mates for a place in the defence next season.

Blackburn look like missing out on the signing of Fulham midfielder Steven Davis as he targets a move to Rangers.

Blackburn could be facing a battle to keep hold of Roque Santa Cruz this summer following reports Arsenal are keen.

Andre Ooijer says he is not at Blackburn to sit on the bench and has admitted he could leave Ewood Park this summer.

Blackburn have insisted David Bentley will still be at the club next season even if he refuses to sign a new deal.

Blackburn and Bolton will battle it out for Crewe goalkeeper Owain fon Williams who is set to reject a new deal with the Railwaymen.

David Bentley has put Tottenham, Chelsea and Liverpool on red alert by revealing he has yet to pen a new deal with Blackburn.

Blackburn are said to be keen on signing Espanyol midfielder Pablo Zabaleta but could be put off by the £12million fee.

Blackburn star David Bentley has hinted that he may have to leave Ewood Park in order to take his England career to the next level.

Ghanaian midfielder Anthony Annan claims Middlesbrough, Blackburn and Bolton are all interested in signing him this summer.

Norwich manager Glenn Roeder may try and bring Maceo Rigters back to Carrow Road from Blackburn.

Blackburn have dismissed reports of a double swoop for Tottenham midfielder Hossam Ghaly and Espanyol winger Albert Rieira.

Espanyol have not received any offers for Blackburn targets Marc Torrejon and Ferran Corominas, says director Francisco Herrera.

Blackburn have indicated they are ready to offload Maceo Rigters - less than a year after signing him from NAC Breda.

Roque Santa Cruz feels he can score more than the 23 goals he netted in his debut Rovers season in the next campaign.

Hossam Ghaly claims Blackburn have made an offer to sign him although he admits he would like the chance to prove himself at Spurs.

Tottenham, Blackburn and Portsmouth are all tracking Newcastle winger Damien Duff, who will leave St James' Park this summer.

Spanish side Espanyol have revealed that Blackburn boss Mark Hughes has been checking on some of their players.

Blackburn have been told by Sheffield United boss Kevin Blackwell to forget about making a move for midfielder Michael Tonge.

Blackburn midfielder Tugay has signed a new deal but Stephane Henchoz, Bruno Berner and Peter Enckelman have been released.

Mark Hughes is reportedly considering a bid to take Derby starlet Giles Barnes to Blackburn despite him being ruled out until October.

Goalkeeper Peter Enckelman hopes playing for loan side Cardiff in the FA Cup final will help him secure a move away from Blackburn.

Blackburn have admitted they remain in the dark over whether veteran midfielder Tugay will accept their offer of a new 12-month deal.

Midfielder Steven Reid is confident of being fit for the start of next season after undergoing surgery on a knee injury.

Blackburn are ready to offer Tugay a new one-year contract on reduced terms but with the option of a coaching role.

Mark Hughes has told Tottenham to forget about signing David Bentley as he will still be at Blackburn next season and is not for sale.

Matt Derbyshire has been told he will be ready for the new season after having successful surgery on a troublesome hernia.

Tottenham are targeting a double raid on Blackburn as they line up moves for David Bentley and Morten Gamst Pedersen.

Matt Derbyshire has been forced to undergo an operation to cure a hernia.

Mark Hughes says he is hopeful of adding some quality players to his Blackburn squad this summer and the search has already started.

Mark Hughes admitted he was 'desperately disappointed' after seeing Blackburn slump to a 4-1 defeat at relegated Birmingham.

Tugay says he wants to sign a new deal with Blackburn and has not given up hope of extending his Rovers career.

Blackburn, Aston Villa and Portsmouth are hoping to capture PSV Eindhoven striker Jefferson Farfan in the summer.

Tottenham could be ready to triple David Bentley's wages in an attempt to lure the player away from Blackburn this summer.

Benni McCarthy has pledged his future to Blackburn by saying he is ready to see out the rest of his career at Ewood Park.

Mark Hughes will show Birmingham no mercy as Blackburn look to end the season on a high by clinching a place in Europe.

Steven Reid wants Blackburn to bring the curtain down on their season in a blaze of glory at Birmingham.

Cardiff have offered Blackburn goalkeeper Peter Enckelman a permanent three-year contract to stay at Ninian Park.

Blackburn manager Mark Hughes has praised the Ewood Park faithful for their loyal following this season.

Roque Santa Cruz has reaffirmed his commitment to Blackburn by insisting he has no desire to leave in the summer.

Blackburn defender Stephen Warnock says he is delighted to have penned a new deal and believes it is a reward for all his hard work.

Blackburn are being linked with a move for West Ham's Bobby Zamora despite Mark Hughes already having four strikers at the club.

Blackburn trio Matt Derbyshire, Stephen Warnock and Martin Olsson have signed new deals until the end of the 2011/12 season.

Mark Hughes is delighted that Blackburn go to Birmingham next Sunday knowing they can secure the Intertoto Cup place this season.

Benni McCarthy says talk of a move to Chelsea went to his head but has pledged his future to Blackburn for next season.

Mark Hughes has yet to decide whether Blackburn midfielder Tugay will be offered a new deal to stay at Ewood Park.