Defender reveals exit fear

Zurab Khizanishvili admits his future at Blackburn is in the balance as West Ham continue to be linked with a move.

The 27-year-old defender has fallen out of favour under the leadership of Paul Ince and has yet to start a game in the Premiership for Rovers this season.

West Ham are reported to be monitoring the player's situation and it looks as though they could make an approach when the January transfer window opens.

"I don't want to talk about my future but we will see what is going on," the player revealed. "We have to speak with Blackburn Rovers first and then we can decide.

"I have two and half years left on my contract. I love it here but business is business. So maybe one day in and one day out. Football is football. Maybe you play one season at a club and the next season you play a second club.

"I might stay here a lot longer though. It is not my choice, so I will have to wait to see what they say."