Blackburn Rovers: August 2009 Archives

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

Blackburn battled hard for their first point of the campaign as they held headline-making West Ham to a goalless draw at Ewood Park.

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

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

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

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

Aston Villa have confirmed they are locked in talks with Blackburn over a move for defender Stephen Warnock.

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

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

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

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

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

Kenwyne Jones bagged a brace as Sunderland came from behind to take the points with a 2-1 win over Blackburn at the Stadium of Light.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A debut goal from Emmanuel Adebayor set City on their way but they were made to work hard for their opening day victory.

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

Sam Allardyce has admitted Blackburn are struggling to afford the signing of free agent Michel Salgado from Real Madrid.

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

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

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

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

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

Bolton and Blackburn are ready to battle it out for the signature of Nantes midfielder Aurelien Capoue, according to reports.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Blackburn battled hard for their first point of the campaign as they held headline-making West Ham to a goalless draw at Ewood Park.

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

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

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

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

Aston Villa have confirmed they are locked in talks with Blackburn over a move for defender Stephen Warnock.

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

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

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

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

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

Kenwyne Jones bagged a brace as Sunderland came from behind to take the points with a 2-1 win over Blackburn at the Stadium of Light.