Source: SKY_Sports
Allardyce wants Givet stay
Blackburn Rovers manager Sam Allardyce is keen to tie up a long-term deal for on-loan defender Gael Givet.
The Marseille player has impressed during his five months at Ewood Park and the Premier League strugglers hope to secure a permanent agreement.
It is understood a £3.5million move is already in place and Allardyce is optimistic a contract will soon be signed.
He said: "We are trying as hard as we can and as quick as we can. I know the player wants to stay and I want him to stay. He has been a magnificent find for us.
Resurrect
"But he also has to understand that we have resurrected his career and loyalty needs to be shown both ways.
"Hopefully we can cross that line because at this stage it is always about the financial side of it.
"I hope that he is sensible enough to understand that it isn't just about finance, it is about football.
"Football is the most important thing to him and his family.
"He's had a daughter recently, in the last few days. We congratulate him on that, now let's make his long-term future here at Blackburn."
