Blackburn Rovers manager Tony Mowbray has met with club owners Venky's in Switzerland to push for additional transfer funds ahead of the new Championship season. The club finished 20th last season with 52 points (13W-13D-20L), and Mowbray believes more investment is needed to improve their competitiveness.
What happened at the meeting?
Mowbray flew to Zurich to appeal for financial support, stressing the need to strengthen the squad. With only Jayden Fevrier signed so far for £500k, the manager wants more funds to avoid another relegation battle. "We want to give ourselves a chance," he said, pointing to Hull City’s rise from 21st to the Premier League as inspiration.
Why does Blackburn Rovers need more signings?
The team scored just 42 goals last season, the second-fewest in the league, and lost key loan players like Cashin and Sonny Tronstad. Mowbray admits they need "a player with magic in his boots" to turn games. With the play-offs now extended to eighth place, he sees an opportunity to "punch above our weight."
What comes next for Blackburn Rovers?
Mowbray remains optimistic, citing the club’s ability to make life difficult for top teams. He hopes to sign more players before the transfer window closes, aiming to avoid relegation and even challenge for the play-offs. "We wouldn’t be the first team to do that," he said, referencing past successes like Bradley Dack’s rise from Gillingham.
