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Midfielder transfer battle hots up

Blackburn have joined the queue of clubs hoping to sign Portsmouth midfielder Sean Davis on a free transfer at the end of the season.

Redknapp eyes shock Santa Cruz bid

Spurs boss Harry Redknapp is said to be weighing up making an audacious summer swoop for Roque Santa Cruz.

Rovers midfielder in Black Cats link

Blackburn midfielder David Dunn could leave Ewood Park and join Sunderland in the summer, according to reports.

Reid boost for Rovers

Blackburn star Steven Reid says he is on target to return for pre-season as he makes good progress from his knee injury.

Andrews reveals his double mission

Keith Andrews is targeting Premier League safety with Blackburn and World Cup qualification with the Republic of Ireland this term.

Roque eyes rapid Rovers return

Striker Roque Santa Cruz has confirmed that he is hoping to be fit from his knee problems in time for Blackburn's clash with Tottenham.

Benni claims injury blow

Benni McCarthy has failed to show up for South Africa's training camp, claiming he has a hamstring injury.

Defender ready to return home

Blackburn defender Andre Ooijer has confirmed he will return to PSV Eindhoven on a free transfer in the summer.

We could be hero's - Roberts

Jason Roberts says he hopes he can be the hero for Blackburn in their battle against relegation from the Premier League.

Rovers boss concerned over players

Sam Allardyce has admitted he is concerned about his players' fitness after seeing ten of his squad depart for international duty.

Summer Cottage raid mooted

Fulham are lining up a swoop for Blackburn star Aaron Mokoena, who looks set to leave Ewood Park on a free in the summer.

Allardyce's long-term plans

Sam Allardyce says he is confident Blackburn will stay up this season but insists he will not leave even if they are relegated.

Rovers waiting on duo

Blackburn skipper Ryan Nelsen and fellow defender Gael Givet face late fitness tests ahead of the clash with West Ham.

Rovers boss makes Santa Cruz pledge

Sam Allardyce will stand firm with Paraguay and insists Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz will not play in their World Cup qualifiers.

Striker return on hold

Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz is still struggling with a knee injury and will be out for at least another two weeks.

Defender ready to move on

Andre Ooijer is set to cut all ties with Blackburn and return to PSV Eindhoven in the summer, according to his agent.

Plymouth after Blackburn forward

Plymouth manager Paul Sturrock has said he would love to make Paul Gallagher's loan move from Blackburn a permanent one.

Samba looking to move up the table

Christopher Samba believes Blackburn can finish in the top ten this season despite sitting just one point off the drop zone.

Sam sweats on key injuries

Stephen Warnock has been added to the injury list at Blackburn and Sam Allardyce fears it could wreck their chances of staying up.

Star heading for exit door

Aaron Mokoena has confirmed he will be leaving Blackburn in the summer after falling out of favour at Ewood Park.

Roque still out for Rovers

Blackburn will be without Roque Santa Cruz for Saturday's trip to Arsenal as he struggles with a knee injury.

Sam senses good times

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce described the morale-boosting win at Fulham as "absolutely" the best of his time at Ewood Park.

Allardyce wants to kick on

Sam Allardyce described the 2-1 win at Fulham which saw Blackburn move out of the relegation zone on Wednesday as a "huge relief".

Striker worry for Big Sam

Blackburn will hand a late fitness test to Roque Santa Cruz for the crucial clash against Fulham at Craven Cottage tonight.

Sam talks up Fulham clash

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce says Rovers cannot afford to lose against Fulham and must gain at least a point.

Winger pledges future

Morten Gamst Pedersen says he has not been offered a new deal by Blackburn but would like to stay at Ewood Park.

Striker future in doubt

Benni McCarthy's future at Blackburn is again under the spot light after reports claimed Sam Allardyce is unhappy with his fitness.

Allardyce upbeat after point

Sam Allardyce felt the 0-0 draw with Everton was a point gained rather than two dropped, despite Rovers dropping into the bottom three.

Triple fitness worry

Blackburn will monitor the fitness of Vince Grella, Jason Brown and Gael Givet ahead of next week's crunch clash with Fulham.

Allardyce waits on injured stars

Blackburn are set to be without Paul Robinson for tonight's to Everton with Jason Brown set to deputise.

Allardyce fires rallying cry

Sam Allardyce has hailed the quality in his Blackburn side but says they need to be more determined if they are to beat the drop.

Rovers to rival Cats for French ace

Sunderland will almost certainly face a fight with Premier League rivals Blackburn for the services of loan striker Djibril Cisse.

Rovers set for injury boost

Paul Robinson is not expected to miss any Blackburn games despite requiring an X-ray after being forced off during the win at Hull.

Strike ace eyes Ewood exit

Plymouth will have been alerted by loan striker Paul Gallagher's admission he is set to leave Blackburn in the summer.

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