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Midfielder in Rovers talks

Former Chelsea and Liverpool star Bolo Zenden is in talks with Blackburn Rovers and Portsmouth over a free transfer move.

New Rovers star set to start

Pascal Chimbonda could go straight into Blackburn's starting line-up for their game with West Ham while David Dunn could also return.

Blackburn sign full-back

Sam Allardyce has confirmed that Blackburn have completed the signing of Pascal Chimbonda from Tottenham for an undisclosed fee

Allardyce eyes Algerian ace

Benfica's Hassan Yebda remains guarded over his prospects of joining Blackburn Rovers but admitted he would consider a switch.

Defender fee agreed

Blackburn have agreed a £2million fee with Tottenham for Pascal Chimbonda and a deal is set to be pushed through.

£2m defender linked

Blackburn are said to be lining up a swoop for Le Mans defender Gregory Cerdan as Stephen Warnock heads for Aston Villa.

Sam backs striker to shine

Nikola Kalinic is set to start for Blackburn against Gillingham tonight and boss Sam Allardyce is backing him to come good.

Duo blow for Rovers

Blackburn could be without Franco Di Santo and Ryan Nelsen for weeks after they picked up knocks against Sunderland.

Warnock set for Villa switch

Sam Allardyce says Blackburn have yet to accept a bid from Aston Villa for Stephen Warnock but is expecting developments.

Allardyce reveals Warnock terms

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce has insisted defender and Aston Villa target Stephen Warnock will not be sold on the cheap.

Ryan returns for Rovers

Ryan Nelsen has recovered from a knee injury and returns to the Blackburn squad for the trip to Sunderland.

Sam lines up striker replacement

Blackburn could move for Watford's Nathan Ellington after Leicester completed the signing of Paul Gallagher for an undisclosed fee.

Sam's Samba cover bid

Rovers boss Sam Allardyce has invited giant Ivory Coast defender Steve Gohouri over from Germany for a 'test'.

Keeper set for Blades stay

Sheffield United are hoping Blackburn will allow them to keep goalkeeper Mark Bunn at Bramall Lane for another month.

Rovers wrap up Salgado deal

Blackburn have completed the signing of former Spain star Michel Salgado, who has penned a two-year deal at Ewood Park.

Double deal on cards

Blackburn are said to be closing in on Michel Salgado, while Watford striker Nathan Ellington could also be heading to Ewood Park.

Salgado deal not dead

Sam Allardyce is said to still be keen on signing former Real Madrid defender Michel Salgado but needs to convince the club's board.

Defender in fitness race

Ryan Nelsen will have a late fitness test while David Dunn has promised an aggressive Rovers display against Man City.

JR back in Sam's firing line

Rovers are set to go back in for PSG's Jerome Rothen after Rennes winger Olivier Thomert was linked with a move to Espanyol.

Bolo back on the radar

Blackburn are one of three Premier League clubs in the running to sign Dutch midfielder Boudewijn Zenden, according to the player.

Defender bid thrown out

Aston Villa are reported to have failed with a £4million offer for Blackburn full-back Stephen Warnock.

Rovers weigh up double deal

Blackburn are showing an interest in Rennes winger Olivier Thomert, while Michel Salgado could arrive on trial.

Sam linked with Spanish legend

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce is lining up an audacious swoop to bring Spanish legend Michel Salgado to Ewood Park.

Striker deal done

Blackburn have completed the signing of Nikola Kalinic after the Croatia international was handed international clearance.

Rovers rule out Benfica ace

Blackburn have dismissed reports linking them with a swoop for Benfica's attacking midfielder Hassan Yebda.

Winger swoop ruled out

Blackburn could pull the plug on Jerome Rothen after Sam Allardyce revealed the Paris St Germain winger is 'not a priority'.

Injury worries for Allardyce

Blackburn trio Chris Samba, Ryan Nelsen and Paul Gallagher could all miss the start of the season because of injury.

Allardyce hopes for Rovers returns

Sam Allardyce has urged his strikers to discover their scoring form before Rovers kick off the new campaign against Manchester City.

Frenchman set for Ewood talks

Blackburn's move for French midfielder Jerome Rothen is gathering pace as the player is set for talks with Rovers on Monday.

Spurs defender in Sam's sights

Blackburn, Hull City and Panathinaikos are all in the chase to land unsettled Tottenham full-back Pascal Chimbonda.

Givet gives Sam edge in French swoop

Blackburn Rovers are ready to discuss a move with Paris St Germain's French international winger Jerome Rothen this weekend.

New Angulo angle for Big Sam

New Rovers assistant boss Steve Keane could prove key to persuading Spanish star Miguel Angel Angulo to join the club.

Rovers trial for Championship hitman

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce has taken striker Nathan Ellington on trial from Championship outfit Watford.

Rovers snare strike duo

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce has bolstered his frontline with the signings of strikers Nikola Kalinic and Franco Di Santo.

Blades capture Rovers keeper

Sheffield United have signed goalkeeper Mark Bunn on a one-month loan deal from Premier League side Blackburn Rovers.

Rovers ready Metsalla raid

Blackburn are targeting striker Miguel Angel Angulo after the player was released from the final year of his contract at Valencia.

Warnock tipped to move on

Aston Villa are being linked with a raid on Blackburn for former Liverpool left-back Stephen Warnock.

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