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Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce has closed the door on any prospective move by Galatasaray for midfielder Brett Emerton.

Rangers edge past Rovers in Sydney friendly.

The twin brother of Blackburn Rovers midfielder Martin Olsson is hoping to join him in the Premier League.Marcus Olsson, a left winger, has been in impressive form this season for Halmstads in his native Sweden.

The injury picked up by full back Martin Olsson in the 3-0 friendly defeat at Deepdale should not stop him from going to Australia with the rest of the squad.

Rovers' youngster Grant Hanley is another from the youth side who has signed a new deal with the club.

Blackburn Rovers' pre-season schedule took a knock last night when they went down 3-0 at npower Championship side Preston North End at Deepdale.

Reports suggest that Blackburn Rovers are on alert because midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker is being released by Aston Villa.

Blackburn Rovers are being linked with a move for Liverpool forward David Ngog.

Bury have stepped in for young winger Andrew Howarth from Blackburn Rovers.

The first round of live televised games has been announced by Sky and Rovers have been chosen to feature twice.