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Rovers chief lifts lid on Santa Cruz blow
Steve Kean is hoping that Roque Santa Cruz's groin injury is not too serious and he may be back for Blackburn's game with Wigan.
Boss Kean on double swoop
Steve Kean is hoping to take Barcelona's Ruben Rochina to Blackburn to add to a swoop for Mauro Formica before the transfer deadline.
New signings in for Cup tie
Steve Kean is considering Jermaine Jones for an FA Cup start against Aston Villa, despite admitting he's not yet up to speed.
Trezeguet targeted by duo
Blackburn and West Ham are chasing former Juventus striker David Trezeguet in the last few days of the transfer window.
Roni wants Rovers move
Blackburn Rovers are giving a trial to teenage Brazilian starlet Roni, according to his lawyer.
Diouf D-day looming
Turkish outfit Kayserispor have tabled a bid for Blackburn Rovers star El-Hadji Diouf, but the striker is hoping for a better move.
Robinson interest alerts Rovers
Blackburn Rovers are set to open new contract talks with goalkeeper Paul Robinson to ward off any interested parties.
Target to snub Rovers for Monaco
Agent Barry McIntosh has revealed that Blackburn Rovers target Mauro Formica is now set to sign for Monaco from Newell's Old Boys.
Jones gets Kean's plaudits
Steve Kean is confident new signing Jermaine Jones will be 'fantastic' for Blackburn following his impressive debut against West Brom.
Samba close to Rovers deal
Steve Kean has confirmed that he expects defender Christopher Samba to sign a new contract with Blackburn Rovers.
Rovers defender signs new deal
Blackburn defender Ryan Nelsen has signed a one-year contract extension to stay with Rovers until 2013.
Duo ready for Baggies clash
Jermaine Jones and Roque Santa Cruz are both expected to be handed starts for Sunday's home clash with West Brom.
Rovers building for future
Club owner Anuradha Desai says 'stability' is what he is targeting, following the decision to give Steve Kean a permanent contract.
Jewell to hijack Chimbonda deal
Ipswich could swoop for Blackburn Rovers defender Pascal Chimbonda as a pay-off dispute holds up his planned move to QPR.
Riquelme in shock Rovers link
Steve Kean could be about to snap up Boca Juniors playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme for Blackburn after missing out on Ronaldinho.
Rovers maintain galactico search
Blackburn co-owner Balaji Rao has promised Rovers fans that Venky's will get their wish of a big-name signing soon.
Rovers ready after Formica's Genoa move wipeout
Blackburn are believed to be closing in on the signing of Newell's Old Boys attacking midfielder Mauro Formica.
Kean's style is admirable - Nelsen
Captain Ryan Nelsen claims new Blackburn boss Steve Kean has now got them playing an 'enjoyable' style of football.
Jones seals Rovers deal
Blackburn have completed the loan signing of Schalke's American international midfielder Jermaine Jones until the end of the season.
Lowe gets Kean plaudits
Jason Lowe was praised by Steve Kean for the way he kept Frank Lampard quiet during his Premier League debut for Blackburn at Chelsea.
Jones deal boost for Kean
Steve Kean is confident that Schalke midfielder Jermaine Jones will be a 'fantastic signing' for Blackburn when he joins the club.
Rovers will stick with Kean
Blackburn's owners have "guaranteed" boss Steve Kean will be in charge for at least the rest of his two-and-a-half-year contract.
Rovers seal Jones deal
Schalke 04's Jermaine Jones is set to go on loan to Blackburn Rovers after he fell out of favour with boss Felix Magath.
Rovers loan ace in line to face Blues
Roque Santa Cruz is set to start Blackburn's Premier League trip to Chelsea on the bench after he joined on loan from Manchester City.
Santa Cruz set for Rovers - Mancini
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has now confirmed that Roque Santa Cruz is set to join Blackburn.
Aberdeen capture Rovers starlet
Blackburn youngster Nick Blackman has gone out on loan for the second time this season after joining Scottish side Aberdeen.
Rovers favourite set to return
Blackburn Rovers are in pole position to sign Roque Santa Cruz on loan for the rest of the season after Lazio dropped out of the race.
Kean reveals assistant
Blackburn Rovers have confirmed that former Arsenal player John Jensen will be Steve Kean's assistant until the end of the season.
Rovers tie starlet to new deal
Blackburn Rovers have confirmed they have signed young striker Nick Blackman to a new two-and-a-half-year contract.
Rovers target makes Flamengo move
Brazilian side Flamengo have finally ended Blackburn's hopes of signing Ronaldinho by securing his services on a deal until 2014.
Salgado reveals future plans
Michel Salgado has confirmed that he wants to extend his stay with Blackburn now they have 'more chance to do something big'.
Jensen joins Rovers revolution
Blackburn boss Steve Kean has swooped to secure the services of former Arsenal midfielder John Jensen as his assistant manager.
Rovers ace eyes four new faces
Michel Salgado has urged Blackburn to stop chasing big name stars and focus on signing three or four experienced players this January.
Roberts back to boost Rovers
Blackburn should have striker Jason Roberts back from a hamstring injury in time for Saturday's FA Cup home clash against QPR.
Rovers chief not giving up on duo
Steve Kean is still hopeful of signing Ronaldinho for Blackburn Rovers and keeping defender Chris Samba at Ewood Park.
Defender seeks Emirates move
Blackburn Rovers defender Christopher Samba is believed to be hoping for a move to Arsenal as he looks to quit Ewood Park.
Brazil deal KO'd but Rovers want more
Blackburn want to sign former players Damien Duff, Roque Santa Cruz and David Bentley but have missed out on superstar Ronaldinho.
Samba makes future statement
Chris Samba has reiterated his desire to leave Blackburn after accusing the club's new owners of a lack of respect.
Kean waiting on key men
Steve Kean is sweating on the fitness of several key men and could be without up to ten players for Wednesday's visit of Liverpool.
Rovers owner reveals boss plan
Steve Kean could be handed up to a three-year contract to remain as permanent manager of Blackburn, according to the club's owner.
Blackburn eye sensational swoop
Blackburn have confirmed they have made a £6.2million bid for AC Milan's playmaker and former world player of the year Ronaldinho.
Rovers boss eyes marquee signing
Steve Kean has hinted that he might try to bring David Beckham to Blackburn as part of four January transfers he wants to make.
Rovers discuss Ronaldinho link
Blackburn Rovers director Venkatesh Rao has rubbished talk the club have offered AC Milan star Ronaldinho the chance to join Rovers.
Boss seeking new faces
Blackburn boss Steve Kean has reiterated his desire to strengthen his side in the January transfer window.
Samba set for Rovers stay
Blackburn captain Ryan Nelsen believes defender Chris Samba will remain with the club despite voicing his desire to move on.


