Blackburn Rovers: April 2010 Archives

Blackburn have moved a step closer to signing Lens striker Aruna Dindane after he underwent a medical at Ewood Park.

Blackburn duo Chris Samba and Brett Emerton are still under treatment for injuries but both are expected to be fit to face Arsenal.

Arsenal scouts are understood to have watched Blackburn pair Steven N'Zonzi and Phil Jones at the weekend.

Blackburn looks set to miss out on Polish striker Robert Lewandowski after he agreed terms with German club Borussia Dortmund.

Blackburn are believed to be weighing up a move for free agent Kasper Schmeichel after he confirmed he was leaving Notts County.

Newcastle are being linked with a £1million swoop for Blackburn striker Jason Roberts.

Morten Gamst Pedersen's agent says talks are going well with Blackburn and hopes a deal will be agreed shortly.

Yildiray Basturk looks to be heading for the Blackburn exit door after he failed to impress Sam Allardyce against Wolves.

Blackburn look as though they will be priced out of a move for the Polish international striker Robert Lewandowski.

Djibril Cisse is reportedly a transfer target for Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce as he looks to strengthen his side's attack.

Wolves virtually guaranteed Premier League safety after Sylvan Ebanks-Blake's late header gave Wolves a point at home to Blackburn.

Blackburn will be without Chris Samba and Brett Emerton for the trip to Wolves, while El-Hadji Diouf is rated doubtful.

Sam Allardyce says he will find out next week whether or not Morten Gamst Pedersen will be signing a new deal with Blackburn.

Blackburn striker Jason Roberts admits he is frustrated by his lack of starts and blames Rovers' 4-5-1 formation.

Rovers boss Sam Allardyce has hailed the impact of former Real Madrid man Michel Salgado at Ewood Park.

Poland striker Robert Lewandowski says he has not signed for Blackburn yet, despite reports claiming a deal has been done.

Reports claim Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce is closing in on a £5million deal for Lech Poznan striker Robert Lewandowski.

German side Stuttgart have insisted they won't let Blackburn target Cacau leave the club without a fight.

Blackburn Rovers are set to invite transfer target Robert Lewandowski to Ewood Park in order to hold talks with the striker.

Blackburn are expecting an answer back from Morten Gamst Pedersen this week as they look to tie him down to a new contract.

Blackburn defender Chris Samba looks set to miss Everton's visit to Ewood Park as he has a groin strain.

Blackburn's Steven Reid is expected to complete a permanent switch to West Brom when the transfer window reopens.

Blackburn look set to battle it out with Stoke for Cardiff's Joe Ledley, who is out of contract in the summer.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce says he hopes to give Yildiray Basturk the chance to show he is worthy of a long-term deal.

Blackburn have made a second offer to Morten Gamst Pedersen as they step up their efforts to keep the Norwegian.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce is being linked with a summer move for Portsmouth defender Tal Ben Haim.

Chris Brunt has urged the side to make a move to bring Steven Reid to the club in the summer on a permanent basis.

Blackburn are sweating on the fitness of Chris Samba, Brett Emerton and Martin Olsson who picked up knocks against Manchester United.

Manchester United lost more ground to Chelsea after drawing a blank against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park.

Blackburn Rovers' interest in Lens striker Aruna Dindane appears to be cooling with Sam Allardyce eyeing other targets ahead of him.

Sam Allardyce must decide whether to stick with teenager Phil Jones or to recall skipper Ryan Nelsen for Sunday's clash with Man Utd.

Blackburn striker Jason Roberts believes youngster Phil Jones could have a big career in the game providing he stays grounded.

Blackburn are believed to be lining up a £6m move for striker Mauro Boselli as well as a swoop for Middlesbrough's Gary O'Neil.

Blackburn Rovers are taking a look at Greek under-21 international Anestis Argiriou after he caught the eye during a scouting trip.

Blackburn defender Michel Salgado has said he will end his playing career in Europe at Ewood Park.

Blackburn are keen to secure a deal for Lens striker Aruna Dindane, on loan at Portsmouth, but won't match the £4million asking price.

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce believes his side could finish in the top ten if they continue their recent run of good form.

Middlesbrough are thought to be lining up a move for Blackburn goalkeeper Jason Brown in a bid to bolster their squad.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce is planning to step up his interest in Lens striker Aruna Dindane in the hope of thrashing out a deal.

Vanden Borre sees red as Portsmouth hold out for a well earned point against a Blackburn side lacking imagination in attack.

Blackburn have no fresh injury worries and Sam Allardyce has virtually a fully fit squad to choose from for the Portsmouth clash.

Sam Allardyce has urged Blackburn to get Morten Gamst Pedersen tied down to a new deal as soon as possible or risk losing him.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce has confirmed his interest in signing Lens striker Aruna Dindane after missing out in January.

Blackburn have moved a step closer to signing Lens striker Aruna Dindane after he underwent a medical at Ewood Park.

Blackburn duo Chris Samba and Brett Emerton are still under treatment for injuries but both are expected to be fit to face Arsenal.

Arsenal scouts are understood to have watched Blackburn pair Steven N'Zonzi and Phil Jones at the weekend.

Blackburn looks set to miss out on Polish striker Robert Lewandowski after he agreed terms with German club Borussia Dortmund.

Blackburn are believed to be weighing up a move for free agent Kasper Schmeichel after he confirmed he was leaving Notts County.

Newcastle are being linked with a £1million swoop for Blackburn striker Jason Roberts.

Morten Gamst Pedersen's agent says talks are going well with Blackburn and hopes a deal will be agreed shortly.

Yildiray Basturk looks to be heading for the Blackburn exit door after he failed to impress Sam Allardyce against Wolves.

Blackburn look as though they will be priced out of a move for the Polish international striker Robert Lewandowski.

Djibril Cisse is reportedly a transfer target for Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce as he looks to strengthen his side's attack.

Wolves virtually guaranteed Premier League safety after Sylvan Ebanks-Blake's late header gave Wolves a point at home to Blackburn.

Blackburn will be without Chris Samba and Brett Emerton for the trip to Wolves, while El-Hadji Diouf is rated doubtful.

Sam Allardyce says he will find out next week whether or not Morten Gamst Pedersen will be signing a new deal with Blackburn.

Blackburn striker Jason Roberts admits he is frustrated by his lack of starts and blames Rovers' 4-5-1 formation.

Rovers boss Sam Allardyce has hailed the impact of former Real Madrid man Michel Salgado at Ewood Park.

Poland striker Robert Lewandowski says he has not signed for Blackburn yet, despite reports claiming a deal has been done.

Reports claim Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce is closing in on a £5million deal for Lech Poznan striker Robert Lewandowski.

German side Stuttgart have insisted they won't let Blackburn target Cacau leave the club without a fight.

Blackburn Rovers are set to invite transfer target Robert Lewandowski to Ewood Park in order to hold talks with the striker.