Blackburn Rovers still have a faint chance of making the Championship playoffs and could now look to entice a talented youngster to Ewood Park this summer, per reports.
Blackburn Rovers look to force way into playoff picture
The clock is ticking down on another exciting campaign in England’s second-tier. Valerien Ismael still has an opportunity to drag his side into the mix if they can produce consistent results during the run-in. Last weekend, ten-man Blackburn Rovers saw off Luton Town away from home courtesy of a solitary strike from Yuki Ohashi to condemn the Hatters to the relegation zone.
More importantly, Rovers kept themselves in contention for an unlikely shot at promotion in a season marred by John Eustace’s shock departure to Derby County. Excitement is in the air at Ewood Park, and a home clash against Millwall carries all the ingredients for a six-pointer that could well define both sides’ hopes of a tilt at the big time.
Premier League football could be transformational for any of the chasing pack, and would severely impact summer transfer business. Evaluating their scope for activity, Nottingham Forest youngster Adam Berry could be headed to Blackburn if they can see off Norwich City to land his signature.
Blackburn Rovers’ Championship run-in
Millwall (H)
Ewood Park
Sunderland (A)
Stadium of Light
Watford (H)
Ewood Park
Sheffield United (A)
Bramall Lane
Kilmarnock striker Bobby Wales is another cut-price target for Rovers boss Ismael. His contract at Rugby Park will expire once the season concludes. Due to their financial situation, bargain additions seem to be the priority at Blackburn, and they could now put their hat in the ring for yet another talented gem.
Blackburn Rovers line up bargain deal for Harrison Armstrong
According to The Sun, Blackburn are keen to sign Everton youngster Harrison Armstrong this summer following his successful loan spell at fellow Championship outfit Derby County. Of course, Rams manager Eustace recently swapped Ewood Park for Pride Park and isn’t popular among supporters following his acrimonious exit.
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The outlet now claim that Eustace refused to sign Armstrong before he moved to Derby despite having the opportunity. Instead, he opted to pursue more experienced targets. Blackburn have since reversed their stance and now want younger players on loans or inexpensive deals, hence their desire to land the Finch Farm graduate.
Labelled “brilliant” by Leighton Baines, Armstrong has registered a solitary goal in 11 matches on loan at Derby. At the same time, he impressed for Everton after starting against Peterborough United in the FA Cup earlier in the campaign.
Incredibly, the youngster has been dispossessed only three times on Championship duty, illustrating his composed nature in possession while plying his trade for a side that are yet to retain their league status.
Seeking to get one over their former manager, Blackburn are plotting a potential deal for Armstrong once the summer window comes around. However, it remains to be seen if further interest in his services emerges from elsewhere.