--- source: thedugout.football generated: 2026-09-08T21:36:47.853Z last_updated: 2026-09-07T12:58:20+00:00 data_provider: API-Football canonical: https://thedugout.football/clubs/blackburn-rovers/news/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubGFuY2FzaGlyZXRlbGVncmFwaC5jby51ay9zcG9ydC8yNjUyODM4Ny5ibGFja2J1cm4tcm92ZXJzLXN0YW5jZS1qb3JkYW4tYXlldy1hbWlkLWZyZWUtYWdlbnQtdGFsa3MvP3JlZj1yc3M --- # Blackburn Rovers - **Source:** - **Published:** 7 Sept - **Club:** Blackburn Rovers - **Original URL:** https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/26528387.blackburn-rovers-stance-jordan-ayew-amid-free-agent-talks/?ref=rss Tony Mowbray has identified a target who he feels could help his squad after the club left themselves short in the transfer market. The Rovers boss would not disclose their identity but it's understood that it is not Jordan Ayew, who was linked with Rovers over the weekend. If a deal doesn't progress, it will be because Mowbray feels they are not the right fit. He insisted Rovers will not sign players for the sake of doing so. READ MORE: Honest transfer admission after exposing stretched Blackburn Rovers squad "They're in the building," Mowbray confirmed. "We are trying to progress things. These players have lots of choices and decisions to make. "You can only try to get honesty. It is not an easy market; there are loads of names. Loads of fans were shouting at after the game at Deepdale. "I have seen the lists, I have seen the names. We are assessing which ones can help us and which could bring ingredients we need or have the same as we already have but could be a bigger name. "I have to make the call at the end of the day. You can't just sign footballers for the sake of it. They have to fit your group and fit your squad. "If it's short of dynamic movement, then try and sign someone with that. This team needs help is certain areas, not just because they have been around and people know their name, ex-Premier League. "We are still on the process of looking. We are having conversations, thinking whether it will help or not." READ MORE: Blackburn Rovers injury timescale revealed after player's 11-month absence "If we sign a player on a free transfer, the fans will see it and some will like it and some won't," he added. "It's not like signing someone who is 22 and has their career in front of them. That's not the case, that's the reality of it. They are out of contract for a reason, in my opinion. "We will wait and see. If nothing happens, it will be because I feel there is nobody who can help us." New signing Gady Beyuku will be on the bench on Tuesday night. Hayden Carter came through his 20 minutes unscathed whilst Harry Pickering may make the game but will be fit for the weekend if not. "He's going to sit on the bench tomorrow," Mowbray said on Beyuku. "He's trained two or three days. He hasn't really played football through pre-season. "If he gets off the bench and plays considerable minutes tomorrow, then great, he's off and running. "If he doesn't, he'll probably play for the 21s on Wednesday for half a game, just to get them up to speed. I feel as if this league can catch people out, the intensity of the league, the physical demands of playing in this league. "Particularly if it's a Tuesday night game and then there's going to be a Saturday game. We have to get them ready; that's what I'm trying to say. "In training, we're doing that. We're making them train and getting it into their legs. The reality of games is totally different. "If he gets game time, great. If he doesn't, he'll probably play Wednesday for the 21s."