Sky Sports sources understand that unsettled forward El Hadji Diouf has been released by Blackburn.
The Senegal international has become increasingly unsettled over the past few months and was expected to leave the club over the summer.
The departure of Sam Allardyce from the Ewood Park hot-seat last season left Diouf frustrated, as he fell out of favour under new coach Steve Kean.
He was subsequently loaned out to Old Firm giants Rangers, and helped the Gers land the Scottish Premier League title during his time at Ibrox.
He was forced to return to Blackburn at the end of that spell, but delayed his return to pre-season training.
With his relationship with the club seemingly beyond repair, it was suggested that he would soon be on his way.
It is understood that Rovers have helped Diouf in his search for a new club by agreeing to terminate his contract.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,,11095_7141105,00.html
Yakubu Aiyegbeni Joins Blackburn
Section(s): England, News, Nigeria & Africa | September 1, 2011 - 12:22 am
Everton say Nigerian forward Yakubu Aiyegbeni has joined Blackburn Rovers on a permanent deal from Championship side Leciester City where he was on loan.
Yakubu was spotted entering Blackburn 40 minutes before the close of the transfer window and it is believed Rovers boss Steve Kean is confident of completing a deal for Yakubu before the transfer window shuts at 2300 GMT.
The 28-year-old has previously played for Portsmouth and Middlesbrough in the top flight and was sent on loan by Everton to championship side Leciester City where he played throughout last season.
He was able to depart Goodison Park following the arrival of Argentine striker Denis Stracqualursi on a season-long loan from Tigres.
http://www.soccerroomtoday.com/news/yakubu-aiyegbeni-joins-blackburn/
