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Property developer eyes Rovers deal

Property developer Nabeel Chowdery says he would be interested in a £40million takeover of Blackburn Rovers.

Veteran coach in Ince's sights

Veteran Scottish coach Archie Knox is a reported target for Paul Ince as he aims to add some experience to his Blackburn coaching team.

Rovers ace wants top earn his Spurs

Liverpool are set to miss out on Blackburn's David Bentley because he reportedly wants a return to London which makes Spurs favourites.

Keeper linked to Rovers

New Blackburn boss Paul Ince is said to be lining up a bid to bring Chelsea keeper Carlo Cudicini to Ewood Park.

Watford challenge Rovers for Andrews

Watford manager Aidy Boothroyd has joined the race to sign Milton Keynes midfielder Keith Andrews.

Rovers new number two wants challenge

Blackburn Rovers new assistant manager Ray Mathias has said he is looking forward to the challenge of working in the Premier League.

Striker interest confirmed

Arsenal are ready to target Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz if they lose Emmanuel Adebayor to AC Milan.

Ince sets sights on glory

Paul Ince is determined to compete with the big four clubs and has also targeted silverware and Europe for Blackburn.

Ince keen to keep stars

Paul Ince says he is determined to keep Blackburn's top players and is planning talks with David Bentley and Roque Santa Cruz.

Ince ready to spend to boost Rovers

Paul Ince revealed his excitement at being handed the Blackburn job and confirmed he will get funds for team strengthening this summer.

Warnock relishing Ince link up

Defender Stephen Warnock has confirmed he has no desire to quit Blackburn and is looking forward to linking up with new boss Paul Ince.

Kewell linked with Rovers

Blackburn are being linked with a move to sign Harry Kewell, who has been told he is free to leave Liverpool.

Ince aims to keep duo

Paul Ince's first job as Blackburn's new manager will be to try and keep David Bentley and Roque Santa Cruz at the club.

Hammers join queue for Kapo

West Ham are ready to join Wigan and Blackburn in the race to sign midfielder Olivier Kapo from relegated Birmingham.

Rovers name their man

Paul Ince has been named the new manager of Blackburn Rovers on a three-year deal after the Premier League gave him the green light.

McClaren takes Twente post

Steve McClaren is out of the running for the Blackburn job after becoming the new coach of Dutch side FC Twente.

Laudrup new Rovers favourite

Blackburn say they have not yet offered the Rovers job to anyone as Michael Laudrup has emerged as the frontrunner.

Shock boss talks reports

Reports are rife that Blackburn have held talks with Michael Laudrup despite Paul Ince being red-hot favourite for the job.

Rovers poised for boss announcement

Paul Ince is expected to be named as the new Blackburn boss with Rovers set to announce the appointment before the end of the week.

Chase for Rovers star hots up

Everton are ready to enter the battle to sign Blackburn's England winger David Bentley if they lose Mikel Arteta this summer.

Fresh twist as Rovers close in on new boss

Henk ten Cate has reportedly delayed signing a contract with Panathinaikos in the hope of being named new Blackburn manager.

New boss imminent

Blackburn are set to unveil their new manager by the end of the week, with Paul Ince favourite to take over at Ewood Park.

Bentley forced to wait

Blackburn will wait until they have appointed a new manager before they decide whether to cash in on David Bentley.

French title-winner's Rovers application

French coach Elie Baup, who won the Ligue 1 title in 1999 at Bordeaux, has applied for the Blackburn Rovers job.

Rovers interview for England flop

Blackburn Rovers are interviewing former England boss Steve McClaren for the manager's job today, but Paul Ince remains the favourite.

Bentley wants to go

David Bentley has confirmed he wants to leave Blackburn in the summer to go in search of Champions League football.

No clues from Allardyce

Sam Allardyce has described reports linking him with the Blackburn managerial vacancy as "speculation".

City want Rovers star

Blackburn are bracing themselves for a bid from former boss Mark Hughes as he looks to add Chris Samba too his Manchester City squad.

Ince ready to talk

Paul Ince has revealed he will wait for managerless Blackburn to make contact before deciding whether to leave MK Dons.

Stars staying put - Williams

Blackburn chairman John Williams says Blackburn are not a selling club and will keep hold of their star players this summer.

Allardyce in line for Rovers job

Blackburn are set to interview Sam Allardyce after Alan Shearer ruled himself out of the running at Ewood Park.

Top duo in Rovers frame

Sam Allardyce and Alan Shearer top Blackburn's wanted list as Rovers step up their attempts to replace Mark Hughes.

Defender staying put

Blackburn skipper Ryan Nelsen has pledged his future to Rovers and will not follow Mark Hughes out of Ewood Park.

Berg joins list of runners for Rovers job

Lyn Oslo coach and former Blackburn defender Henning Berg is the latest old boy to be linked with the manager's job at Ewood Park.

Spurs set for Rovers swoop - report

Tottenham are reportedly preparing to join the race for the signature of Blackburn Rovers' Paraguayan striker Roque Santa Cruz.

Dunn tips Rovers to progress

Midfielder David Dunn is disappointed that Mark Hughes left Blackburn but he expects the club to keep progressing without him.

Forty eye Rovers post - Williams

Chairman John Williams has denied claims Blackburn will offer Alan Shearer the manager's job and says there are over 40 applicants.

Shearer is the man for Parkes

Blackburn legend Alan Shearer is the ideal candidate to take over as manager at Ewood Park, according to former coach Tony Parkes.

Hughes eyes Ewood raid

Man Utd face competition from Man City for Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz who will cost £15m this summer.

Rovers job interests McClaren

Steve McClaren is interested in the Blackburn job despite admitting he led England to "a huge failure".

McClaren support gathers pace

Former Blackburn boss Don McKay has urged Rovers to appoint Steve McClaren as Mark Hughes' successor and not Alan Shearer.

Rovers in no rush for new boss

Blackburn say they will take their time when appointing a new boss with Alan Shearer the fans favourite to take charge.

Striker eyed by Reds

Roque Santa Cruz could follow Mark Hughes out of the exit door at Blackburn after he revealed Manchester United are keen.

Blackburn close in on ex-England star

Blackburn face competition from Leicester City for the services of MK Dons boss Paul Ince, according to reports.

O'Neill tracks Rovers ace

Villa boss Martin O'Neill is eyeing a move for Blackburn goalkeeper Brad Friedel as Rovers face a player exodus at Ewood Park.

Skipper on Rovers future

Ryan Nelson has insisted his future remains at Ewood Park despite Mark Hughes' departure to Manchester City.

Hughes deal done

Mark Hughes has completed his exit from Blackburn and has been appointed as the new manager of Manchester City.

Rovers battle to keep hold of striker

Blackburn are facing a battle to keep hold of Roque Santa Cruz with Manchester United said to be ready to pay £15m for the striker.

Rovers plan for Hughes departure

Sam Allardyce is being lined up to replace Mark Hughes if the Blackburn boss decides to quit Ewood Park for Manchester City.

Hughes to talk to City

Manchester City have made their move to land Mark Hughes and have been given permission by Blackburn to speak to him.

Swap deal mooted

Blackburn face a battle to keep David Bentley as Tottenham prepare to offer £7m plus Aaron Lennon and Hossam Ghaly for the player.

Boss drops exit hint

Blackburn boss Mark Hughes has opened the door to Chelsea and Manchester City after admitting he has set his heart on a 'top job'.

Rovers boss is a wanted man

Blackburn boss Mark Hughes is on Manchester City's wanted list as he remains a front-runner for the Chelsea manager's job.

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