4 Blackburn Rovers transfer matters that the club will have to deal with very soon

For Blackburn Rovers, issues with regards to player transfers will have to take a back foot for the time being, as the club search for a new manager.

With Tony Mowbray’s departure having now been confirmed, the Ewood Park club must find a replacement for their long serving boss.

Whoever that is, they will know doubt want a big input in transfer decisions made over the course of the summer.

But despite that, there are still plenty of issues the club will need to address relating to a variety of individuals who will want their future sorted quickly.

So with that in mind, we’ve taken a look at four Blackburn transfer matters that the club may have to address sooner rather than later, regardless of their managerial situation.

Ben Brereton-Diaz

With 22 goals for Blackburn this season, and a remarkable rise on the international stage with Chile, it is inevitable that Brereton-Diaz will be the subject of much speculation in the next few months.

Rovers have already triggered the 12-month option on his deal that ensures he will not leave the club for free this summer, although that could make this their last chance to receive a fee for him.

As a result, with other clubs unlikely to be concerned about whether or not Blackburn have a manager when they make their move for him, Rovers may soon have to make a call on how much they want to get for any potential sale.

Darragh Lenihan

One player who Blackburn do not have the security of a 12-month contract option with, is captain Darragh Lenihan.

The influential centre back is set to leave the club for free when his deal expires this summer as things stand, although Rovers remain in talks about a new deal, and it has been reported that Blackburn’s choice of replacement for Mowbray could