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Rovers chief still in the hunt for loan stars

Steve Kean is still hoping to secure permanent deals to take loan stars such as Roque Santa Cruz and Jermaine Jones back to Blackburn.

Rovers chief expects stopper to stay

Steve Kean expects Phil Jones to join a bigger club in the future but feels he will stay put and captain Blackburn Rovers first.

Diouf gets green light for Gers

Blackburn boss Steve Kean has paved the way for Rangers to sign El Hadji Diouf by admitting the winger isn't in his first team plans.

Valencia ace in Rovers link

Steve Kean is reportedly in talks to take former Spanish international winger Vicente to Blackburn following his release from Valencia.

Duo wanted at Ewood

Blackburn boss Steve Kean is hoping to secure the futures of Junior Hoilett and Benjani at Ewood Park.

Kean to progress after drop fight

Steve Kean feels his battle to ensure Blackburn remained in the Premier League this past season will make him a better manager.

Double Rovers raid on cards

Blackburn are reportedly set to battle it out to try and sign winger Sebastian Larsson and Kaiserslautern striker Srdjan Lakic.

Dunn looking ahead to bright future

David Dunn is already looking forward to next season after urging Blackburn's players and fans to 'draw a line under' this campaign.

Kean to step up Jones deal mission

Steve Kean has reiterated his desire to keep loan man Jermaine Jones at Blackburn Rovers on a permanent basis.

Midfielder back after 'horrible' term

Keith Andrews admits it has been a "very frustrating" season for him but insists he is now back to full fitness and wants to prove it.

Jensen's joy at being handed Rovers stay

Assistant manager John Jensen has agreed a new 12-month contract extension to work alongside boss Steve Kean at Blackburn Rovers.

Hoilett lifts lid on future plans

Striker Junior Hoilett insists he is 'happy' at Blackburn and is looking to agree a new contract extension to keep him at Ewood Park.

Rovers saved best 'til last - Kean

Steve Kean said Blackburn's first half display in the 3-2 win at Wolves was 'exceptional' and their 'best 45 minutes of the season'.

Venky's cash boost for Kean

Steve Kean claims he will be handed 'substantial funds' to ensure Blackburn are not fighting to avoid relegation next season.

Defender linked with exit

Blackburn face a battle to keep hold of Phil Jones with both Manchester City and Arsenal ready to make a move for his services.

Rovers treatment room empties

Chris Samba, Jermaine Jones and Junior Hoilett have come out of the treatment room to give Rovers a big boost for the trip to Wolves.

Rovers braced for new stopper interest

Blackburn are bracing themselves for a renewed summer bid from Arsenal for their star defender and captain Christopher Samba.

Diouf in Rovers exit bid

Blackburn's El Hadji Diouf wants to stay at Rangers after admitting his time at Ibrox has been one of the highlights of his career.

No excuses for Kean from Venky's

Steve Kean missed a crucial training session ahead of the relegation crunch clash at Wolves after being summoned to India by Venky's.

Kean weighs up Samba gamble

Steve Kean is ready to gamble on Chris Samba's fitness in Blackburn's crucial relegation six-pointer at Wolves on Sunday.

Drink drive charge for Rovers chief

Steve Kean has been charged with drink driving after failing a breath test just hours after Blackburn's draw against Manchester United.

Kean waits on his key pair

Key Blackburn duo Christopher Samba and Junior Hoilett are racing to be fit for the massive final-day showdown at Wolves on Sunday.

Kean certain Rovers will stay up

Blackburn boss Steve Kean insists that his side will not be relegated from the Premier League on the final day of the season.

Blackburn pair in fitness battle

Blackburn duo Christopher Samba and Junior Hoilett are facing a race against time to be fit for next week's final game at Wolves.

Pedersen looks to delay United celebrations

Blackburn's Morten Gamst Pedersen has revealed he is relishing having the chance to spoil Manchester United's early title party.

Trio to bolster Rovers boss

Rovers boss Steve Kean welcomes back Michel Salgado, David Dunn and Phil Jones for Saturday's clash with Manchester United.

Freiburg want more cash for Rovers target

Freiburg general manager Dirk Dufner claims they have yet to receive an acceptable offer for reported Blackburn target Papiss Cisse.

Rochina blow hits Rovers' strong finish bid

Steve Kean has urged Blackburn to end the season on a high but he will be without Ruben Rochina due to a dislocated shoulder.

Roberts ready to ruin Red Devils plans

Jason Roberts insists Blackburn will do all they can to deny Manchester United the point they need to win the title on Saturday.

One point needed - Kean

Steve Kean feels Blackburn will stay in the Premier League on 40 points, which leaves them needing one draw from their final two games.

City ace eyes Rovers switch

Roque Santa Cruz is hopeful that Manchester City will allow him to make a permanent move back to loan club Blackburn this summer.

Samba hints at summer exit

Blackburn centre-half Chris Samba says he nearly joined Arsenal in January and has hinted he could be ready to move on in the summer.

Triple fitness race for Rovers stars

Junior Hoilett, David Dunn and Michel Salgado face late fitness tests ahead of Blackburn's relegation six-pointer at West Ham.

Rovers ponder Hammers striker raid

Steve Kean has confirmed that he would be interested in taking West Ham striker Demba Ba to Blackburn in the summer transfer window.

Rovers could lure Hammers ace

West Ham striker Demba Ba has emerged as a potential summer target for Blackburn should the Hammers be relegated.

Rovers boss wants loan ace to stay

Blackburn boss Steve Kean admits the club are desperate to sort out a permanent deal with Schalke for on-loan Jermaine Jones.

Rovers make move for Cisse

Freiburg sporting director Dirk Dufner has said Blackburn have made an approach for in-demand striker Papiss Cisse.

Winning mentality is the key

Jason Roberts is urging his Blackburn team-mates to hang on to their winning feeling ahead of the big Premier League game at West Ham.

Salgado confident of Rovers fitness

Michel Salgado is hoping to shake off a knee injury as he aims to help Blackburn win Saturday's relegation six-pointer at West Ham.

Kean eyes one more win

Steve Kean is confident that Blackburn will not be relegated if they can secure one more win from their final three matches.

Freiburg make Rovers swoop claim

Blackburn are looking to take Senegalese international Papiss Demba Cisse to Ewood Park this summer, according to his club Freiburg.

Kean eyes midfielder move

Blackburn boss Steve Kean has revealed his desire to turn Jermaine Jones' loan spell into a permanent deal this summer.

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