BLACKBURN ROVERS manager Owen Coyle has confirmed he is keen to steal in ahead of Celtic and other interested parties and complete a permanent deal for striker Danny Graham.
Graham scored seven goals in 18 games for Rovers during a loan spell from Sunderland in the second half of last season, reportedly catching the eye of new Hoops boss Brendan Rodgers, who worked with the player at Swansea City.
With Graham’s contract at the Stadium of Light due to expire on June 30, his form has also attracted the interest of Wigan Athletic, Birmingham City and Preston North End.
However, the former Watford and Middlesbrough forward is thought to be keen on a return to Blackburn and new boss Coyle, who replaced Paul Lambert last week, is ready to make his move.
“Danny is a good player and, given his situation, there’s no doubt that he’s going to have some very big offers on the table," said the former St Johnstone manager.
“He’s an outstanding player, somebody I’ve always liked, and that’s all relative to what we can do.
“Ultimately we’ll work within everything we’ve got here to bring those players in and Danny’s a very good player.
“Whether we can get him to the football club, because I know he’ll have some very big offers, remains to be seen.
“But we’ll leave no stone unturned to try to get good players to the club that we think can enhance the team because that’s important.”
Meanwhile, Alan Stubbs has confirmed that he is keen to sign Anthony Stokes, who finished last season on loan with him at Hibernian and has been allowed to leave Celtic.
“I wouldn’t rule out an interest in Anthony Stokes, but we wouldn’t be on our own," said Stubbs. "There will be a number of clubs interested him, particularly if it’s a free transfer.
“I know him from his time at Hibs and at Celtic. Obviously, it doesn’t hurt that I have a good relationship with him already. I like to have a good relationship with all my players.
“I talk to them before and after training. I have had a lot of players from Hibs ring or text me to wish me well since I moved to Rotherham, which is indicative of that.”
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