Eu Op For Ryan

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Rovers defender Ryan Nelsen will fly to Europe next week for an operation on his hamstring injury, that has kept him out of the team all summer. The club are hoping that if things go to plan, he could be back in action within weeks rather than months.

Meanwhile Rovers defender Dominic Matteo could be heading to the Leeds in a loan deal.

Egyptian defender Wael Gomaa who has been linked with a move to Newcastle, Tottenham and Bolton could join Rovers during the January transfer window after spending a week on trial at Ewood.