Source: Daily_Mail
Blackburn Rovers want Ruud van Nistelrooy
Blackburn boss Steve Kean is planning a stunning summer swoop for former Manchester United star Ruud van Nistelrooy.[LNB]Kean is in talks to bring the Hamburg hitman to Ewood Park on a free transfer to boost his attacking options.[LNB]Van Nistelrooy, 35 in July, has struggled with injuries recently but has scored nine goals for his club this season.[LNB] Then and now: Van Nistelrooy has spent the last year at Hamburg in Germany[LNB] 'Yes, I can confirm we are interested,' Kean told the ESPN soccernet.[LNB]Blackburn face a fight to retain their Premier League status and any move will depend on whether they can avoid relegation.[LNB]Van Nistelrooy turned down a move to Rovers before moving to Germanyin January 2010. He also starred for Real Madrid when he left United in2006.[LNB]Even if Kean keeps his side up, it will take a lucrative offer to lure the Dutchman back to England.[LNB]Kean and Rovers have been short of a regular scorer this season and the return of Roque Santa Cruz on loan from Manchester City has not yet worked out.[LNB]Mame Biram Diouf will head back to Manchester United after a loan spell while Benjani looks set to leave the club due to his poor fitness levels.[LNB]El Hadji Diouf is another who will depart Ewood Park when he returns from Rangers.[LNB] That would leave Jason Roberts as the club's only experienced striker.[LNB] Blackburn boss Kean defends decision to sign agent's son AndersonBlackburn-loving Blackpool councillor red-faced after donkey derby own goalBlackburn 2 Blackpool 2: Hoilett hoists Rovers to precious point at the deathAll the latest Blackburn news, features and opinion [LNB] Explore more:People: Roque Santa Cruz, El Hadji Diouf, Jason Roberts Places: United Kingdom, Germany
