The January 2026 Transfer Window

[Lucimo]

3 minutes ago, Emerald Isle Rover said:

Xtra also had an exclusive stating the deal was ‘done’ this is a slight backtrack stating the player was there…..

Agreed. The fact that all reports in the LT gave been wiped tells you all you need to know. 

[B16Rover]

He dress like a hiphop star. Looks like he have been on Paradise Hotel/Love Island a couple of times. 

 

Comment from the player review on the fifa messageboard 

 

If nothing else, he probably drives a Lamborghini 

[Torgeir]

The most logical thing would be that Dønnum, Jørgensen and Cleary were all targets with Cleary main target as the cheaper and youngest option, until Barnsley negotiated their way out of the dealings. Then Rovers focused on Jørgensen and landed him.

The white smoke tweet from Nixon possibly alluded to there being some different opionions on who we should sign, maybe it was Ismael who got his way this time? 

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13 minutes ago, Comfortably numb said:

Well there you go. It's not a myth

[Torgeir]

Just now, B16Rover said:

He dress like a hiphop star. Looks like he have been on Paradise Hotel/Love Island a couple of times. 

 

Comment from the player review on the fifa messageboard 

 

If nothing else, he probably drives a Lamborghini 

Yeah, he's a bit of an egg/character.

But with that being said I would say he dresses quite normal compared to the French National team:
 

 

[joey_big_nose]

6 minutes ago, ... said:

I think Donnum is left footed so I'd be looking to drop him in Lwb role to see how he does

Key thing in that wing back role is can you relentlessly cover the length of the pitch for 90 mins. I know Donnum has played rwb a bit but I suspect doing it in France is a bit different to how ridiculously physical and draining the Championship is.

Few players can. Hedges being able to convert into is quite rare as he is very athletic.

Id hate for us to sign a player to play a role, find out they cant do it, and then be unsure what to do with them.

[alex l]

Or if he was intending to sign, especially a permanent transfer,  that he'd bring his car over. I seem to remember Lewis Holtby not flying, it isn't the only option especially when there is time to go in the window. 

[blondie]

1 minute ago, ... said:

Well there you go. It's not a myth

Donnum Donumm Donumm Donnum Donumm.AKA Pink Panther.

[KentExile]

Just now, joey_big_nose said:

Id hate for us to sign a player to play a role, find out they cant do it, and then be unsure what to do with them.

like Morishita (not a winger), De Neve (not a footballer) 🙂 

[joey_big_nose]

7 minutes ago, KentExile said:

I will start by saying I cant see this signing happening, seems too much money, wrong position etc

But

If his pregnant wife plays for Man Utd, is it a stretch to think he may have a car in the UK as well as in France?

Yeah and leaving a club 8th in Ligue 1 which you are starting for, to move to 20th in Championship? That makes no sense.

[Exiled_Rover]

17 minutes ago, Comfortably numb said:

That makes no sense.

You're not driving a Lamborghini up from France and a rental company surely wouldn't have private plates.

[KentExile]

3 minutes ago, Exiled_Rover said:

That makes no sense.

You're not driving a Lamborghini up from France and a rental company surely wouldn't have private plates.

 

12 minutes ago, KentExile said:

I will start by saying I cant see this signing happening, seems too much money, wrong position etc

But

If his pregnant wife plays for Man Utd, is it a stretch to think he may have a car in the UK as well as in France?  The fact he has a car here is probably the most believable thing about this

 

[joey_big_nose]

6 minutes ago, KentExile said:

like Morishita (not a winger), De Neve (not a footballer) 🙂 

Personally I like Morishita a lot and playing the RCM 352 really suits him with how he can combine down the right with different players. Was becoming very effective before his injury.

Edited 1 hour ago by joey_big_nose

[roversfan99]

Its funny how Elliott Jackson on a day he bigged up the time he spent putting his articles together. Literally just removed the article on Donnum and the sentence at the end of the Jorgensen article, and just hasnt said anything else as if he hopes people wont notice.

[Tim Southampton Rover]

I'm not sure what the situation is with Aron Dønnum but if that was a red herring to either a) keep the Mathias Jorgensen transfer quiet or b) to flush out leaks then I will give credit to the club. 

Over the years we've had players taken off us at the last minute by other clubs and we've seen club leaks come back and bite us too. This shouldn't happen at Blackburn. Whether we dislike the owners/management or or not, we want the club to be run professionally and in the correct way, so if this was the case then fair play.

[joey_big_nose]

Just now, roversfan99 said:

Its funny how Elliott Jackson on a day he bigged up the time he spent putting his articles together. Literally just removed the article on Donnum and the sentence at the end of the Jorgensen article, and just hasnt said anything else as if he hopes people wont notice.

He'll come out and say something on his podcast when he's clear on it, he likely made a mistake like everyone does. Theres not any point putting anything out there till you are 100% on it as why risk being wrong again.

For me he does a decent job in difficult circumstances. Certainly prefer his output than many of his critics (not all!) on this board.

[KentExile]

2 minutes ago, joey_big_nose said:

Personally I like Morishita a lot and playing the RCM 352 really suits him with how he can combine down the right with different players. Was becoming very effective before his injury.

I like Morishita a lot too, but as an attacking midfielder rather than a winger

[B16Rover]

Glimt-fan here. In case you want my take/some context on him:

 

A bit surprised, all of us. Most players that sign for us take a bit of time to get up to speed with the high intensity in training, and tend to get some knocks and injuries in the beginning. He's looked sharper towards the end of autumn, and was expected to be able to challenge for the starting position at right wing for us this season. His pre-season (if you can call the two weeks break the team has had since December, with training and two friendlies now in January) has been very good and he's looked more familiar with the system and style of the team. The rumored price (3,3 million) is really low for a player that would be playing in a good team in Europa League/Champions League in the 2026/2027-season.

 

I'd say he's a versatile attacking player, but definitely at his best when he gets to run in behind the full-backs. He's decent at dribling, finding teammates in scoring positions, and finishing. He's got the potential to be a very high scoring winger, as he seems to sniff out where the ball will land in the box, and get it over the line.

 

I'd say he fits the best in a 4-3-3 winger type role, or as a duo up-front with another attacker to combine with.

 

As a person, he's completely no drama. Very serious, well-liked, a typical captain/vice-captain. Family oriented and someone who trains with intention.

 

Us fans are very surprised as to why this transfer is happening right now, a week before we play Man City. Wish him and you the best of luck.

[Emerald Isle Rover]

8 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

Its funny how Elliott Jackson on a day he bigged up the time he spent putting his articles together. Literally just removed the article on Donnum and the sentence at the end of the Jorgensen article, and just hasnt said anything else as if he hopes people wont notice.

I doubt he thinks nobody hasn’t noticed what I think has happened (just my theory) is he has been provided dud information how or why no idea maybe to flush out a mole? Be interesting his response 

[sverrehh]

https://www.instagram.com/p/C7QvrHItgdi/?img_index=1&igsh=eTNvbDZrNW0wMDZx

He's a flamboyant character (remember El Hadj Diouf's colourful sports cars?) and it is based on that alone believable that he would own a Lamborghini with his name on the reg.plate. Perhaps even storing it in Manchester area where his now pregnant wife lives and plays for Manchester united

[TommyRovers]

Dønnum has a home of some sort in the north west because his wife plays for United.

Its a baffling story. Maybe a Odemwingie situation haha

[B16Rover]

6 minutes ago, sverrehh said:

https://www.instagram.com/p/C7QvrHItgdi/?img_index=1&igsh=eTNvbDZrNW0wMDZx

He's a flamboyant character (remember El Hadj Diouf's colourful sports cars?) and it is based on that alone believable that he would own a Lamborghini with his name on the reg.plate. Perhaps even storing it in Manchester area where his now pregnant wife lives and plays for Manchester united

Mowbray would f'ing hate him 

[davulsukur]

Always seemed too good to be true that we were signing both Jorgensen and Donnum.

[magicalmortensleftpeg]

10 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

Its funny how Elliott Jackson on a day he bigged up the time he spent putting his articles together. Literally just removed the article on Donnum and the sentence at the end of the Jorgensen article, and just hasnt said anything else as if he hopes people wont notice.

I think it’s damning that he said he didn’t have a name and a few minutes later he had the exclusive. How much verification did he do? Seems to (only) have the same source as the RoverXtra account these days.

Vaguely recall that he made a mistake on one of the recent deadline days by declaring Rovers’ business was done only for another signing to be announced (Forshaw I think). 

Comes across as very likeable on his podcast and has been treated awfully by the club though.

[Tim Southampton Rover]

3 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

Its funny how Elliott Jackson on a day he bigged up the time he spent putting his articles together. Literally just removed the article on Donnum and the sentence at the end of the Jorgensen article, and just hasnt said anything else as if he hopes people wont notice.

I feel like EJ is getting judged a bit harshly. His accuracy is better than most “ITK” types. Even if he’s got this one wrong (I guess we'll find out today?), nothing is confirmed until the contract is signed and the club makes it official.

With plenty of people involved in transfers and football, it only takes a couple of trusted people to get the wrong info for it to spiral out of control - especially when news is breaking fast. Let's not think everyone involved in football is innocent. Trusted sources can be told lies from agents, managers, owners because they might have an agenda. Journalists aren't in the room where the most private conversations happen so they may need to rely on leaks and sources. 

If it isn't right, from what I've read, the LT has removed the article or sentence from an article. If they now believe it isn't happening then at least they're removing potential false information.