Blackburn owners tell caretaker boss Steve Kean: You'll have £5m transfer kitty

21 December 2010 01:48
In the market: Blackburn caretaker manager Kean[LNB]Blackburn's new Indian owners have told caretaker boss Steve Kean that he will be in charge of the club at least until the end of the January transfer window. [LNB]But Venky's, who have their sights on a top-five finish, are only likely to give him a transfer budget of £5million.[LNB] Kean said: 'We need to sit down and see how the £5m breaks down. I don't know if it's £5m on transfer fees or £5m on fees and salaries. But if we have a full squad and £5m, I'm confident we could finish above 10th.'[LNB] Teenage midfielder Phil Jones, injured against West Ham on Saturday, had a cartilage operation.[LNB] Ouch: Phil Jones, injured against West Ham, has had a cartilage operation[LNB] Blackburn defender Jones to have surgery to repair torn knee cartilageAll I want for Xmas... Sportsmail's club-by-club Premier League wishlistKean to get started in transfer market as Rovers eye Blackpool captain AdamBLACKBURN ROVERS FC

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