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Blackburn have been linked to Ajax striker Mounir El Hamdaoui and Everton's Jermaine Beckford after failing to sign Vedad Ibisevic.

Blackburn have agreed a fee with Birmingham City for the services of central defender Scott Dann.

Blackburn boss Steve Kean looks to have missed out on another one of his top targets after a deal for Vedad Ibsevic fell through.

Blackburn's plans to sign American defender George John have hit the buffers just a day before the close of the transfer window.

Former Blackburn Rovers midfielder Brett Emerton has spoken of his delight at returning to Australia to play for Sydney FC.

Blackburn could still sign Vedad Ibisevic before Wednesday's deadline, according to Hoffenheim general manager Ernst Tanner.

Blackburn will not be signing George John after the defender returned to FC Dallas.

Departing midfielder Brett Emerton believes the club are strong enough to avoid relegation despite their poor start to their season.

Blackburn will meet either Leyton Orient or Bristol Rovers at Ewood Park in the third round of the Carling Cup.

Blackburn skipper Christopher Samba is available for the first time this season for Saturday's Premier League clash with Everton.

Blackburn boss Steve Kean admitted it was a blow to lose Brett Emerton but backed new man Simon Vukcevic to fill the void.

Brett Emerton will leave Blackburn Rovers after Saturday's match against Everton to return home to Australia.

Sydney FC have confirmed the signing of Brett Emerton from Blackburn on a three-year deal.

Blackburn Rovers boss Steve Kean hopes to tie up a deal for Ajax striker Mounir El Hamdaoui before the end of the transfer window.

Recent signings Radosav Petrovic and Bruno Ribeiro are set to start for Blackburn in their Carling Cup clash with Sheffield Wednesday.

Venkatesh Rao has vowed that Venky's will back Blackburn boss Steve Kean with cash for more new faces as Jimmy Bullard has been linked.

Steve Kean has made his Rovers squad go through the pain again of the club's poor start to the season in an attempt to turn a corner.

Gael Givet will make his first appearance of the season in Wednesday's Carling Cup second-round tie at home to Sheffield Wednesday.

Blackburn boss Steve Kean has made his fourth summer signing with the capture of Montenegro star Simon Vukcevic from Sporting Lisbon.

Blackburn boss Steve Kean claims the arrival of Simon Vukcevic will provide his team with "a totally different dimension".

Steve Kean insists he can cope with the pressure after his Blackburn side slipped to the foot of the Premier League with a second loss.

Michel Salgado has warned Blackburn to stop getting distracted by trying to sign the likes of Raul and focus on winning football games.

Steve Kean is adamant that his Blackburn side will improve as soon as his transfer business is done and the new faces find their feet.

Striker Papiss Demba Cisse, who has been attracting the interest of Blackburn, has admitted he is keen on a move to the Premier League.

Steve Kean is hoping that Chris Samba and Ryan Nelsen will return from injury ahead of Blackburn's trip to Aston Villa on Saturday.

Blackburn manager Steve Kean believes new signing Radosav Petrovic can make a big impression in the Barclays Premier League.

Steve Kean claims he is very close to bolstering his Blackburn squad with Simon Vukcevic, George John and Vedad Ibisevic.

Blackburn are one of three clubs being linked with a loan move for out-of-favour Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha.

Blackburn Rovers are closing in on a deal to sign Sporting Lisbon's Simon Vukcevic, according to reports.

Steve Kean insists making a marquee signing for Blackburn this summer "would be the icing on the cake".

Blackburn Rovers have been linked with a swoop for Juventus striker Vincenzo Iaquinta after Raul ruled out a move to Ewood Park.

Blackburn Rovers have not made any enquiries for former Real Madrid star Raul, according to Schalke coach Ralf Rangnick.

Steve Kean has hinted that he may well turn to Sir Alex Ferguson for a loan signing if he needs to strengthen his squad this season.

Blackburn Rovers boss Steve Kean could be set to make an audacious bid for former Real Madrid striker Raul.

Steve Kean has admitted that Blackburn might have to pay over the ods if they are going to get some new faces on board this month.

Blackburn boss Steve Kean insists he has not received any bids this summer for central defender Chris Samba.

Blackburn have announced the signing of Brazilian full-back Bruno Ribeiro.

Blackburn could be without key defensive duo Chris Samba and Ryan Nelsen for their Premier League opener against Wolves on Saturday.

Ipswich have completed the signing of Keith Andrews on loan from Blackburn until January.

Steve Kean allowed Nikola Kalinic and Keith Andrews to join FC Dnipro and Ipswich respectively and said he wants three new signings.

Blackburn will wear the Prince's Trust logo on their shirts for the forthcoming season instead of a sponsor's brand.

Paul Jewell has said a bid to take Blackburn midfielder Keith Andrews to Ipswich on a season-long loan deal has yet to be completed.

A new central defender is Blackburn boss Steve Kean's priority before the transfer window closes following the injury to Chris Samba.

Partizan Belgrade midfielder Radosav Petrovic has signed for Blackburn for an undisclosed fee after being grantred a work permit.

Steve Kean is reportedly set to hand Brazilian full-back Bruno Ribeiro a deal at Ewood Park to solve his defensive injury problems.

Steve Kean is hoping that striker Benjani will finally agree terms on a new deal offer to stay put at Blackburn.

Blackburn Rovers are interested in Manchester United midfielder Darron Gibson - said to be in 'limbo' by Sir Alex Ferguson.

Blackburn boss Steve Kean admits captain Christopher Samba could miss their Premier League opener against Wolves with a groin problem.

Steve Kean was pleased to see David Goodwillie impress in his first appearance in a Blackburn shirt as Rovers beat Kilmarnock 4-1.

Blackburn boss Steve Kean says new signing David Goodwillie can be a key player for the Rovers in the coming campaign.

Blackburn are reportedly close to sealing a £4million swoop for Portuguese winger Vieirinha from Greek outfit PAOK.

The owners of Blackburn Rovers say they won't allow Christopher Samba to leave the club without a fight.

David Goodwillie is looking forward to playing a big part in an "exciting" period for Blackburn after sealing a move to the Barclays Premier League

Ipswich Town look set to win the race to sign Blackburn midfielder Keith Andrews ahead of Championship rivals Leeds United.

Tottenham have reportedly made a player-plus-cash offer to Blackburn for highly-rated defender Chris Samba.

Dundee United have accepted Rangers' latest offer after the Old Firm giants 'matched' Blackburn's £2.8m bid for David Goodwillie.

Ally McCoist still hopes to hijack Blackburn's move for David Goodwillie, despite Dundee Utd rejecting Rangers' fifth bid last night.

Rangers have failed in a bid to hijack Blackburn's £2.8million deal to sign Dundee United striker David Goodwillie on Monday.

Everton could be lining up a bid for Blackburn's Chris Samba, if Phil Jagielka exits Goodison Park for Arsenal, according to reports.