Blackburn board confirm pursuit of two signings but urge patience from fans

Steve Kean, Blackburn Manager (Getty Images)

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The Blackburn Rovers board have confirmed that the club is looking to sign two players this summer.

The board issued a statement to the fans revealing that they are targeting a midfielder and a striker to bolster Steve Kean’s squad.

“We are currently busy exploring the recruitment of a striker and a midfielder – and we fully intend to have both of them in place before the transfer window closes,” read the statement, published on Blackburn’s official website.

“We will continue to make every effort to bring in the players we feel we need and we ask you, our supporters, to remain patient.”

Seeking to reassure the fans, the board restated that they were taking care to find the right deals for the team.

“The board of Blackburn Rovers Football Club wishes to clarify its strategy of optimising the current playing squad in a manner which is sustainable and beneficial to the long term interests of the club and its supporters,” the statement continues.

“During the close season there is always a frenzy of transfer rumours linking every club in the land with a diverse range of players and we are no exception.

“We can assure our supporters that we will only enter into negotiations with other clubs and agents on terms which are commercially viable and are within the market norms accepted by every other club.

“We assure you that we will continue to explore all avenues to improve the squad for the sustainable long-term benefit of the club.”

Rovers are understood to be on the verge of capturing Argentine striker Mariano Pavone.