The nine players that will leave Blackburn Rovers on a free this summer unless contracts are renewed

It remains to be seen exactly what divison Blackburn Rovers will be preparing to play in during the 2022/23 season once the summer transfer window opens.

Despite a poor recent run of just two wins in 14 games, the Ewood Park club are still just two points adrift of the play-off places.

As a result, a top six finish, and with it, a shot at promotion to the Premier League, are still within touching distance for Tony Mowbray’s side.

Given the extra funds promotion would bring, that could well dictate just which players Rovers are able to keep at Ewood Park for next season.

So with that in mind, we’ve taken a look at the players who as things stand, could leave Blackburn for free when their current contracts with the club expire this summer.

Ryan Nyambe

A graduate of Blackburn’s academy, Nyambe has established himself as a key figure in the club’s defence over the years, making his 200th appearance in Rovers colours in Friday’s defeat at Peterborough.

However, the right-back sees his deal expire in the summer, and with little sign of a new one being signed, it seems the Namibian international could be on the move in the few months.

Darragh Lenihan

Another key long-serving figure in Blackburn’s defence who could be on the move for nothing at the end of the campaign, is captain Darragh Lenihan.

Like Nymabe, the centre back came through Rovers’ academy and is now closing in on 250 appearances for the club, but with a number of Premier League sides reportedly interested in the 28-year-old, he may not be short of offers this summer.

Joe Rothwell

Rothwell has enjoyed his most productive campaign in a Rovers shirt this season, with three goals and nine assists in 38 Championship games, but could be on the move come the summer.

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