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Blackburn's owners Venky's are playing down talk of a summer fire sale following the recent departure of Chris Samba to Anzhi.

Former Blackburn captain Christopher Samba has dismissed talk that his move to Anzhi Makhachkala was motivated by money.

Steve Kean felt his Blackburn side missed the passing quality of Steven N'Zonzi during Saturday's 3-0 mauling at Manchester City.

Steve Kean claims the Blackburn squad 'will all be pulling together' now that Chris Samba has been granted his wish to leave the club.

Blackburn have confirmed defender Christopher Samba has completed his move to Anzhi Makhachkala for an undisclosed fee.

Blackburn have issued a statement to deny they have missed a payment due to Dundee United for striker David Goodwillie.

Blackburn midfielder David Dunn is a doubt for the Premier League trip to Manchester City because of a thigh injury.

Blackburn are in talks with Anzhi Makhachkala over the possible £7.5 million transfer of wantaway defender Christopher Samba.

Blackburn manager Steve Kean has revealed he has a bodyguard with him at all times.

Blackburn fans have made the first step towards a potential takeover by setting up a trust.

Speculation is accumulating that Chris Samba will not be involved in the Blackburn squad for their trip to Manchester City on Saturday.

Blackburn goalkeeper Paul Robinson could be set to call time on his self-imposed England exile after the resignation of Fabio Capello.

Adam Henley is hoping to help Blackburn produce a second shock result in Manchester at City on Saturday to boost their survival hopes.

Blackburn could be boosted by the return of Chris Samba at Manchester City after he reportedly settled his differences with Steve Kean.

Blackburn midfielder Jason Lowe is hopeful helping Rovers stay up will secure him a place in Great Britain's Olympic team this summer.

Scott Dann believes he is over the worse of his injury problems and is now focused on helping Blackburn beat the drop.

Yakubu's impressive form for Blackburn has earned him a recall to the Nigeria squad for their upcoming clash against Rwanda.

Bradley Orr has urged his Blackburn Rovers team-mates to boost their Premier League survival chances by recording some clean sheets.

Blackburn boss Steve Kean still believes Junior Hoilett could sign a new contract before his current deal at Ewood Park expires.

Blackburn Rovers' star Keith Andrews has admitted an interest in turning his loan switch to West Brom into a permanent deal.

Ruben Rochina is determined to prove to Steve Kean he deserves a place in the Blackburn strikeforce alongside Yakubu.

Blackburn midfielder Jason Lowe is confident his side can beat the drop after securing a win over QPR last time out.

The Blackburn Rovers Fans Forum has called for the development of "clearer communications links" with club owners Venky's.

Steve Kean claims Yakubu has been one of the bargain buys of the season after he scored his 14th goal of the campaign for Blackburn.

Steve Kean has revealed Chris Samba has no tear in his hamstring, but he is not ready to play for Blackburn's reserve-team on Monday.

Manager Steve Kean believes Yakubu's return will be the catalyst to lift Blackburn out of the Premier League relegation zone.

Yakubu has given Blackburn a lift by confirming 'I'm ready to go' ahead of his return from a three-match ban to face QPR on Saturday.

Blackburn are boosted by the return of top scorer Yakubu for the visit of QPR, but Chris Samba and Gael Givet are definitely missing.

Marcus Olsson is vowing to make a name for himself as he looks to step out of the shadows of his twin brother Martin at Blackburn.

Blackburn Rovers are reportedly planning to hold a clear-the-air meeting with wantaway defender Christopher Samba.

The future of Blackburn boss Steve Kean is in doubt once more after a planned visit of the Indian national team was cancelled.

Blackburn's Chris Samba has reportedly missed a reserve game Rovers had wanted him to play in, making a summer exit all the more likely

Blackburn could receive less than £700,000 in compensation if Junior Hoilett departs England for Germany in the summer.

Blackburn boss Steve Kean has his sights set on Olhanense defender Andre Pinto as he prepares for life without Chris Samba.

Blackburn manager Steve Kean has vowed to fight back after his relegation-threatened side's humiliating loss to Arsenal at the weekend.

Junior Hoilett will reportedly snub a deal to stay at Blackburn Rovers and offers from the Premier League to join Bayern Munich.

Steve Kean wants to quickly resolve the ongoing situation surrounding wantaway defender Chris Samba for the good of him and Blackburn.

Blackburn look set to be without Jason Lowe for a spell after he picked up a knock in the 7-1 mauling at Arsenal.

Blackburn boss Steve Kean found no positives to take from their humiliating 7-1 defeat at Arsenal.

West Brom new boy Keith Andrews has criticised the way his former club Blackburn has been run since it was taken over.

Blackburn new-boy Bradley Orr has no doubt Rovers' squad is up to the task of avoiding relegation from the Premier League this season.

Steve Kean has no fresh injury problems for Blackburn's trip to Arsenal but Yakubu is suspended and Chris Samba will not feature.

Blackburn captain Christopher Samba is fit and available but will not be in the squad for Saturday's trip to Arsenal, Steve Kean says.

Tottenham have confirmed the signing of defender Ryan Nelsen after his decision to leave Blackburn in January.

Blackburn boss Steve Kean insists loan signing Anthony Modeste can make a big impact at Ewood Park after his debut on Wednesday.

Blackburn boss Steve Kean plans to discuss the remainder of the season with Chris Samba after the defender failed to secure an exit.

Former Blackburn club captain Ryan Nelson is expected to sign for Tottenham after having his contract at Ewood Park cancelled.

David Dunn has overcome a hip injury and could return for Blackburn against Newcastle tonight but Yakubu is still suspended.