Rovers still keen on Fowler

Rovers still keen on Fowler

Blackburn Rovers are still hopeful of agreeing a contract with veteran striker Robbie Fowler.

Rovers boss Paul Ince invited his former Liverpool and England team-mate to train with the Premier League club at the beginning of the summer.

Fowler left Cardiff City in a bid to resurrect his career in the top-flight, but has yet to agree terms at Ewood Park amid reports that he has also been in talks with the Championship side about a return to their ranks.

However, Rovers chairman John Williams insists a deal for the 33-year-old striker remains a possibility.

"He can be signed outside the window and it's something we are looking at," he told the Lancashire Evening Telegraph.

"We are edging to a solution, it's just finding the correct deal, but discussions are ongoing."

Meanwhile, Williams has denied reports that Blackburn are poised to snap up former Internazionale and Uruguay forward Alvaro Recoba on a free transfer.

"We are looking at a number of players," he added. "We start the process now ready for January, but there is nothing imminent."