Tony Mowbray makes honest transfer admission about Blackburn Rovers man

Blackburn Rovers manager Tony Mowbray has admitted that the club could look into the possibility of signing Deyovaisio Zeefuik on a permanent basis in the summer, if he is able to impress during his current loan spell at Ewood Park.

The defender was signed by Rovers on a temporary basis from Hertha Berlin last month and is set to play for the Championship side during the remainder of the 2021/22 campaign.

Given that Ryan Nyambe has yet to extend his stay at Ewood Park despite the fact that his contract expires later this year, Blackburn will need to secure the services of a replacement for the right-back in the upcoming transfer window if he does depart.

Zeefuik could potentially fit the bill for Rovers providing that he is able to demonstrate some real signs of promise at this level in the coming months.

Having already made two appearances for his new side in the Championship, the 23-year-old could be in line to feature in Blackburn’s clash with Swansea City on Saturday.

Ahead of this fixture, Mowbray has made a transfer claim involving Zeefuik.

Speaking to the Lancashire Telegraph about the right-back, Mowbray said: “We will give him opportunities.

“Putting into context Ryan’s situation we need to look to the future and see where we’re going.

“If Deyo is a permanent option down the line then he needs to be given game-time to assess his qualities.”

The Verdict

This is a sensible stance by Mowbray as it is important that he keeps his options open due to the uncertainty that is surrounding Nyambe’s future.

Zeefuik will be determined to improve as a player under the guidance of the Blackburn boss by featuring regularly in the coming months.

Having helped his side keep a clean-sheet in their recent clash with Luton Town,