Valerien Ismael answers growing Blackburn Rovers transfer question

Elliott Jackson Mon, 19 January 2026 at 5:00 am UTC·3 min read Blackburn Rovers' priority in the transfer window remains a striker despite the long-term injury to Ryan Hedges. The Welshman is out for 12 weeks, which means there will be little of the season remaining when he returns. Left-wing-back has been a problem position since his injury.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Harry Pickering and Yuri Ribeiro are full-backs whilst Dion De Neve has struggled to convince in that role either. It has raised the question as to whether Rovers need to sign a replacement for Hedges, even if they have other options. However, Ismael...