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Alan Nixon reports that Rovers are in for an ambitous move for Thelo Aasgard with John Eustace also wanting Blues Midifelder George Hall.

Blackburn Rovers are reportedly planning to swoop for two current League One midfielders before Friday's transfer deadline, with Wigan Athletic's Thelo Aasgaard and Birmingham City youngster George Hall on John Eustace's radar.

That is according to a report from Alan Nixon via Patreon, who claims that Rovers could be set to spend some money after losing Sammie Szmodics to Ipswich Town.

There could already be a stumbling block in the pursuit for Aasgaard though, with Wigan after a substantial fee of around £3.5 million for the Norwegian.

Eustace knows all about Hall though, whom he played 30 times in the Championship during the 2022-23 season for Birmingham as a youngster.

Birmingham boss Chris Davies has already confirmed that Blues plan to loan Hall out for the current season in a bid to get his career back on track after a nightmare run of injuries, but Blackburn could potentially look to hand the 20-year-old a new lease of life and buy him.

Blackburn Rovers face Thelo Aasgaard stumbling block as Wigan Athletic set price-tag

Aasgaard played a vital role in the Latics' 1-0 victory over Crawley Town on Saturday, as Wigan claimed their first three points of the new season.

Coming through the Latics' academy, the Liverpool-born playmaker become a massively important player at The Brick Community Stadium.

It may be difficult for Blackburn to get a deal done for the 22-year-old though, with Wigan wanting £3.5 million for his services, and they are in a safe position to keep their asset given he is under contract until the summer of 2028.

Blackburn Rovers want to raid Birmingham City for George Hall and Siriki Dembele

Eustace is keen to add familiar faces too alongside a fresh one in Aasgaard, with both Hall and Siriki Dembele - another target for Blackburn - playing under the Rovers boss last season at Birmingham before his surprise exit in October.

Dembele had a strong first season at St. Andrew's despite Birmingham's relegation, but he has not made the last two matchday squads in League One under Davies, and that points towards a potential exit.

At the end of July, it was reported that several other unnamed Championship clubs were chasing the signature for the 27-year-old winger, but Rovers seem to be persistent in their interest.

Nixon reports that Birmingham want around £1.5 million for Dembele's services, but the fee could come down to £1 million and add-ons, if both clubs can get around the table.

Hall though is another target that Eustace has managed that is wanted at Ewood Park, and it is unlikely that he will want to bring the youngster in on a loan deal, which will mean he goes back to Birmingham an improved player for game-time - meaning a permanent swoop is more likely.

Whether Birmingham will be keen to sanction that remains to be seen, but Blackburn are planning on being active in the final week of the transfer window, and they seemingly have money to spend from Szmodics' exit.