Blackburn are expecting Damien Duff to be the central figure in a summer of transfer activity. Several clubs made their interest in Duff known last season, and Liverpool went as far as making a bid for the Republic of Ireland winger, and though he signed a new contract he has again been linked with a move - this time to Manchester United.
Rovers chief executive John Williams told the club's official website www.rovers.co.uk: "We have received no new bids for Damien Duff but we are expecting another summer of transfer speculation. Graeme Souness and the board are naturally keen to take the club forward and it is very likely there will be transfer activity as the club looks to trade in what is a difficult financial football environment. Graeme has already identified players he believes would improve our squad and there are those within the existing squad who he would be prepared to see leave should the circumstances be right."
Meanwhile, Souness has insisted there is no problem between him and Dwight Yorke after the striker was openly unhappy at being substituted against Newcastle. Souness said: "There was no problem after the game and nothing since."
Filed by Shane Murray
