Defender close to Rovers move

Blackburn are ready to sign Tromso defender Tore Reginiussen, who will undergo a medical before completing his move in January.

Rovers have been keeping tabs on the highly-rated 22-year-old and are now ready to wrap up a swoop for the Norway international, who can also operate in midfield.

Reginiussen is set to arrive in England this Sunday to undergo a medical and agree personal terms with a view to signing when the transfer window opens again in January.

Tromso director Tom Bendiksen told club website www.til.no: "We are going to facilitate a transfer for Tore, and it might well be to Blackburn. We have a strong and positive relationship with that club."