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Sam facing striker crisis

Benni McCarthy has denied talk of a rift with Sam Allardyce but says he could leave Blackburn this summer.

Dane signs for Rovers

Blackburn have moved into the transfer market to sign Denmark defender Lars Jacobsen on a two-year deal.

Agent cool on Rovers swoop

Blackburn are being linked with a move for Everton defender Lars Jacobsen, who is set to decide where his future lies.

Young ace set for loan deal

Blackburn midfielder Bryan Hodge is set to be offered a trial at St Mirren when the squad return for pre-season training.

Allardyce draws blank over Davies

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce has ended his interest in Bolton striker Kevin Davies after being told he is not for sale.

Rovers target shock swoop

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce says he is keen to sign Ruud van Nistelrooy from Real Madrid and is planning a move for the striker.

French deal done

Blackburn have completed the signing of French defender Gael Givet, who has penned a four-year deal at Ewood Park.

Crouch too pricey - Sam

Blackburn have been priced out of a move for Portsmouth striker Peter Crouch as they look to replace Roque Santa Cruz.

Squad man set for Ewood chance

Blackburn are set to give Paul Gallagher the chance to impress this summer, despite interest in him from Championship side Plymouth.

Sam looks to Portugal

Reports in Portugal claim Blackburn are lining up a move for Paraguyan striker Oscar Cardozo, who currently plays for Benfica.

Shock striker return mooted

Stoke striker James Beattie is being linked with a return to Blackburn as Sam Allardyce targets two new strikers.

Striker deal done

Matt Derbyshire has left Blackburn to join Olympiakos after the Greek giants agreed to pay a fee in the region of £3million.

Striker swoop no-go

Blackburn have been told Peter Crouch will not be leaving Portsmouth in the near future as Sam Allardyce steps up his striker search.

Big-money deal done

Manchester City have completed the signing of Roque Santa Cruz from Blackburn Rovers for a reported £18million fee.

Rovers eye striker loan

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce is tipped to replace Roque Santa Cruz with Chelsea striker Franco Di Santo on a season-long loan deal.

Almost Rover and out for striker

Roque Santa Cruz is having a medical at Manchester City ahead of a reported £18 million move from Blackburn Rovers.

Bolton dig in over skipper

Bolton are set to resist the attempts of Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce to sign captain Kevin Davies.

Double blow for Rovers

Espanyol midfielder Ivan de la Pena is set to snub a move to Blackburn, while Sean Davis has also turned down a move to Rovers.

Rovers agree Santa fee

Manchester City are reported to have agreed an £18million fee for Blackburn Rovers striker Roque Santa Cruz.

Striker close to switch

Matt Derbyshire looks set to join Olympiakos next week after the Greek outfit met Blackburn's valuation of the striker.

Roque set for City move

Manchester City are reported to be closing in on a swoop for Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz.

Blackburn interested in Espanyol ace

Ivan de la Pena's agent has claimed the midfielder is muling over a number of contract offers, including one from Blackburn.

Forward ready to stay with Rovers

Roque Santa Cruz admits he could have to stay at Blackburn unless a club match the £20million buy-out clause in his contract.

Rovers bid to keep wing ace

Blackburn chairman John Williams says Rovers are keen to tie Morten Gamst Pedersen down to a new deal in the next few weeks.

Midfielder steps up return

Brett Emerton is stepping up his return to action and hopes to be back for pre-season with the rest of the Blackburn squad.

Rovers warned over midfielder move

Sam Allardyce has been told he will have to move quickly if he wants to sign Jerome Rothen for Blackburn this summer.

Warnock fearful for Rovers

Stephen Warnock expects Blackburn to find it very difficult to replace Roque Santa Cruz should he leave Ewood Park this summer.

Blackburn want Blues youngster

Blackburn Rovers have made an enquire about Chelsea striker Franco di Santo, who could join on a season-long loan.

Rovers chase England striker

Blackburn target Michael Owen has produced a brochure on himself which says he wants to join a Premier League club.

Allardyce in Tremmel link

German keeper Gerhard Tremmel is interested in a move to England according to his agent, with Blackburn said to be keen.

Rovers target Preston starlet

Blackburn have been linked with a swoop for Preston's starlet Danny Mayor, despite the fact he is yet to appear for North End.

Rovers target reveals his plans

Blackburn will look to renew their interest in Marco Zoro after the defender revealed he was free to leave Benfica this summer.

Magpies raid mooted

Blackburn are being linked with Newcastle duo Kevin Nolan and Alan Smith as Sam Allardyce puts together his transfer plans.

Rovers face striker sale dilemma

Blackburn have hinted they could be looking to cash in on Roque Santa Cruz to boost Sam Allardyce's transfer kitty.

Williams ready to make cuts

Blackburn chairman John Williams says Rovers must reduce their wage bill next season and cut the squad down to 23.

Midfield ace eyes Rovers

Blackburn's hopes of landing PSG's Jerome Rothen have been handed a boost after the winger revealed he is set to leave France.

Rovers encouraged to make bid

Blackburn are ready to move for Valencia striker Nikola Zigic, who has been told he is free to leave at the right price.

Redknapp wants Rovers foward

Tottenham have joined the race for Blackburn's want-away striker Roque Santa Cruz and are willing to offer £10million for him.

Big Sam targets striker swoop

Blackburn are reported to be closing in on a swoop for Amr Zaki with the Egyptian tipped to sign in the next few days.

Rovers ready to swoop for Birmingham star

Blackburn are keeping a close eye on Sebastien Larsson after it was revealed his contract talks with Birmingham City had stalled.

Rovers left to rue Barca decision

Blackburn have been left disappointed after Barcelona decided against sending out Spanish starlet Bojan Krkic on loan.

Forwards transfer put on hold

Blackburn have rejected an offer from Greek side Olympiakos to take Matt Derbyshire to the A1 Ethniki League on a permanent basis.

Blackburn star chasing new contract

Blackburn winger Morten Gamst Pedersen has said he would like to earn a new deal with Rovers before his current one expires.

Rovers ace eyes permanent switch

Matt Derbyshire is being tipped to complete a permanent move to Olympiakos after expressing a desire to stay in Greece.

Big Sam secures new winger

South African international winger Elrio Van Heerden will join Blackburn on July 1 after agreeing a two-year deal at Ewood Park.

Big Sam makes transfer pledge

Sam Allardyce says he is not planning wholesale changes at Blackburn this summer but does want to add quality to his squad.

Rovers track Argentine ace

Marseille defender Renato Civelli has been linked with Blackburn after the Argentinian claimed he wanted a move to England.

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