Gambian international to undergo trail at Ewood

The player was watched by scouts as he played for his country last month against Senegal and he impressed.

Sporting director Roald Brunun-Hanssen said: "We received a fax from Blackburn where it says that they want Tijan for a trial.

"We have discussed the enquiry with Tijan and his adviser Per-Ove Ludvigsen. We will think a little bit about this, but will take an early decision on whether we allow Tijan to go over."