Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce is considering a move for free-agent Amdy Faye after naming a squad of just 21 players.

Wigan’s new striker Franco Di Santo claims Chelsea forced him to leave the club in the search for regular football. The 21-year-old has signed a three-year deal with the Latics.

Chelsea’s Franco di Santo is due to undergo a medical ahead of a 2m transfer to Wigan

Reading have continued a busy transfer deadline day by bringing Blackburn defender Zurab Khizanishvili back to the Madejski Stadium.

Alex McLeish, David Moyes, Sam Allardyce and Mark Hughes are preferred candidates

Senegal striker Mame Diouf scored off a cross from compatriot El-Hadji Diouf for Blackburn in a narrow home loss to Arsenal as African stars made their mark on the English Premiership.

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce believes Mame Diouf and namesake El-Hadji Diouf will play crucial roles in his side’s season.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce bemoaned his side’s failure to make the most of their chances during their 2-1 defeat by Arsenal.

Former Manchester City striker Benjani looks poised to join Blackburn.Benjani, who is a free agent, has been training with the squad in the hope of cutting a deal.Manager Sam Allardyce said: “We are trying to sign him on a contract because of his wealth

Blackburn midfielder David Dunn could return to the side for the Barclays Premier League match against Arsenal at Ewood Park.