Two Blackburn Rovers players offer big hints at transfer decisions

Moussa Baradji and Taylor Gardner-Hickman have seemingly confirmed their futures at Blackburn Rovers.

The pair signed on loan last summer with the option for Rovers to buy them at a later date. Baradji was initially set to sign permanently before his medical flagged up a foot problem, which required surgery.

Several weeks later, Rovers re-negotiated the deal and Baradji went under the knife. He didn't play until late November but still made 32 appearances in the Championship.

It's unclear in that deal whether a set amount of appearances, reported to be 30, triggered the agreement to become permanent. Conflicting reports have since suggested a £2m fee, including add-ons, has been agreed.

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Either way, Baradji seemingly confirmed he will be a Rovers player next season. He wrote on Instagram: 'Thank you for your love, see you next season'.

Moussa Baradji on Instagram. (Image: Instagram)

Similarly, albeit in reverse, Gardner-Hickman's lengthy Instagram post seemingly confirmed he won't be a Rovers player next season. He was sined on transfer deadline day to combat the sale of Dom Hyam having worked with Valerien Ismael previously.

He wrote: “My time at Rovers has come to an end following the end of my loan spell this season.

“I just want to say what an absolute honour it has been to represent such a historic club.

“To the fans – thank you for your incredible support throughout. Through every high and low, you stuck with us and that never went unnoticed.

“It wasn’t the season we wanted as a club, but in the end, we got the job done, and that’s what matters most.

“A big thank you to all the players and staff for helping me during my time here. It’s been a pleasure to be a part of such an amazing group. Wishing everyone at the club all the very best moving forward.”