Blackburn Rovers Keen on Dundee United's Ferry

Blackburn Rovers have expressed interest in signing Republic of Ireland full-back Will Ferry from Scottish Premiership side Dundee United, though Belgian club Anderlecht are also ready to table a £2.2m bid for the 25-year-old.

What Happened?

Gary Bowyer, the manager of Burton Albion, has said that Blackburn Rovers is a "special" club for him as his team prepares to host Rovers at the Pirelli Stadium in the EFL Cup on Saturday.

Why it Matters for Blackburn Rovers

The transfer news comes as Blackburn Rovers are looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season. The team currently sits 20th in the Championship, 52 points behind leaders Coventry, with 42 goals scored and 56 conceded.

What Comes Next?

The EFL Cup match between Burton Albion and Blackburn Rovers is set to take place on Saturday, with the team's performance likely to be closely watched by fans and pundits alike.

Stritch Joins Fylde on Loan

In other news, Blackburn Rovers midfielder Zack Stritch has joined AFC Fylde on a season-long loan. The 21-year-old was a member of the Blackburn under-21 side last season but spent the second half of the campaign on loan at Curzon Ashton in the National League North.

Gossip: Rovers Goalkeeper Toth Could Leave

Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper Balazs Toth could leave the club this summer. The 28-year-old has one year left on his contract but has turned down a new deal and Blackburn do not want to lose the Hungarian for free next year.