International Striker Flies In.

[Alan75]

Blackburn Rover's supporters in the USA, who are members of www.brfcs.com where first to report, rumours that sources within MLS have confirmed that the MLS league and Blackburn Rovers have finalised the sale of Columbus striker Brian McBride to the club for an immediate transfer.

A reported transfer fee of under $1,000,000 is to be paid to the MLS for the 31 year-old U.S. international striker.

[Alan75]

Although a work permit has not been granted as of this stage, his previous experience of Premiership football with Everton and the number of international caps McBride has earned should make obtaining a permit a formality.  

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[Alan75]

Meanwhile Dino Baggio has rejected a loan move to Italian club, Ancona.

Baggio joined Rovers in August  but has been unable to gain a regular place in the team. His appearances being restricted to the subs bench.

Edited 16.1.2004 by Alan75 The transfer to Ancona could be back on. Watch out for more news.