Blackburn Rovers: July 2008 - news archive

Blackburn will use some of the cash raised from the sale of David Bentley to launch a £6million bid for Liverpool's Jermaine Pennant.

Tottenham have completed the signing of David Bentley from Blackburn for a fee that could rise to £17million.

Blackburn are reported to be showing an interest in Torino's Australian international midfielder Vince Grella.

Blackburn midfielder David Bentley is undergoing a medical at Tottenham and hopes to wrap up a deal in the next 24 hours.

Blackburn's new signing Chilean forward Carlos Villanueva is looking forward to getting the green light to start his career in England.

Blackburn chairman John Williams has admitted the club are in talks with Tottenham about the possible sale of winger David Bentley.

Olympiacos defender Vassilis Torosidis says there has not been any contact from Blackburn but admits he would be interested in a move.

Blackburn boss Paul Ince is being linked with a raid on Palermo for Australia star Mark Bresciano but faces strong competition.

Blackburn midfielder David Dunn is the latest player to be linked with a summer switch to Middlesbrough.

Manchester United are ready to turn to Blackburn's Roque Santa Cruz after dropping their interest in Spurs star Dimitar Berbatov.

Aston Villa have completed the signing of Blackburn keeper Brad Friedel for around £2.5million on a three-year contract.

Blackburn have completed the signing of Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson for £3.5m, opening the door for Brad Friedel to leave.

Blackburn Rovers have ended their interest in £6million Ecuadorian International midfielder Segundo Castillo.

Blackburn Rovers look set to complete the signing of Tottenham's Paul Robinson today with the goalkeeper due to have a medical.

Blackburn manager Paul Ince is ready to go back to his old club Liverpool to sign winger Jermaine Pennant, according to reports.

Aston Villa must wait until Premier League rivals Blackburn bring in a replacement before they can sign goalkeeper Brad Friedel.

Aston Villa are this week expected to make a renewed bid to sign want-away Blackburn goalkeeper Brad Friedel, according to reports.

David Bentley has fuelled speculation about his future by pulling out of Blackburn Rovers' pre-season trip to Portugal.

David Bentley is reported to have demanded a move to Tottenham after Blackburn said he can go at the right price.

Blackburn are showing an interest in Stuttgart defender Ricardo Osorio but have yet to make a bid for the player.

Brett Emerton has given boss Paul Ince some welcome good news after agreeing a new four-year contract with Blackburn.

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan is tipped to test Blackburn's resolve by making an improved offer for left-back Stephen Warnock.

Blackburn should complete the formalities of a swoop for MK Dons captain Keith Andrews this week.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill says he has dropped his interest in Blackburn's David Bentley after failing with a bid.

Chilean starlet Carlos Villanueva will become a Blackburn player by next week acorrding to the players agent.

Blackburn have rejected bids for David Bentley and Stephen Warnock - and have insisted Andre Ooijer is not for sale.

Blackburn have rejected two bids for goalkeeper Brad Friedel, who has asked to leave, chairman John Williams has confirmed.

Blackburn are reported to have rejected a £3million bid from Newcastle for Rovers defender Stephen Warnock.

Blackburn are closing in on the signing of an international midfielder after holding talks with the mystery player.

Blackburn, Middlesbrough and West Brom are battling it out with Stoke for the signature of Liverpool keeper Scott Carson.

Greek side Panathinaikos a targeting a move for Blackburn defender Andre Ooijer, who has also been linked with PSV Eindhoven.

Arsenal target Roque Santa Cruz has played down talk of a move and says he is fully focused on life at Blackburn.

Blackburn have ruled out a move for Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson as Brad Friedel will be staying at Ewood Park.

Blackburn boss Paul Ince has confirmed that Aston Villa have made a bid for David Bentley but says the player is not for sale.

Paul Ince has added to his backroom staff at Ewood Park by appointing Nigel Winterburn as Blackburn's new defensive coach.

Spurs are reportedly hoping to complete a £17m move for Blackburn's David Bentley this week with Paul Robinson heading the other way.

Striker Robbie Fowler has been given two weeks to earn himself a contract with Blackburn by new boss Paul Ince.

Man City boss Mark Hughes has been told he will not be able to tempt Blackburn keeper Brad Friedel to Eastlands this summer.

Rangers boss Walter Smith has resigned himself to defeat in the battle to sign Steven Davis - if Blackburn firm up their interest.

Potential Blackburn new boy Robbie Fowler insists he still has the ability to terrorise Premier League defences.

Tottenham are reportedly on the verge of blowing Aston Villa's £10m move for Blackburn's David Bentley out of the water.

New Blackburn boss Paul Ince looks set to make former Liverpool team-mate Robbie Fowler his first signing at Ewood Park.

Aston Villa are said to have opened the bidding for want-away Blackburn winger David Bentley by offering �10m.

Paul Ince says he is 'fed up' with speculation surrounding the future of David Bentley and insists the player is happy at Blackburn.

Blackburn have been told that Sporting Lisbon midfielder Simon Vukcevic is not for sale and will be staying in Portugal.

Blackburn are being tipped to scupper Rangers attempts to sign Northern Ireland midfielder Steven Davis this summer.

Blackburn reportedly want an offer of £17million before they would consider selling England midfielder David Bentley.

Blackburn chairman John Williams has confirmed that the Jack Walker Trust will hand more transfer funds to Paul Ince this summer.

Manchester City are being linked with Brad Friedel but Blackburn officials say the goalkeeper is not for sale.

Archie Knox says Blackburn will be able to attract some quality players to the club after being added to the coaching staff.

The agent of defender Christopher Samba insists the player is happy at Blackburn and is not looking to leave the club this summer.

Veteran Scottish coach Archie Knox has joined new Blackburn boss Paul Ince's backroom staff at Ewood Park.