Blackburn set for sensational swoop for out-of-contract French U21 international Herold Goulon

28 September 2010 15:20
Blackburn are close to completing a sensational transfer coup with the capture of French midfielder Herold Goulon.[LNB]The former Under 21 international is a product of the world famous Clairefontaine Academy, and was expected to travel to Lancashire on Tuesday to meet Rovers' officials ahead of a move.[LNB] Rovers return: Former Le Mans midfielder Herold Goulon (centre) could be about to join Blackburn[LNB]Goulan, who trained with Middlesbrough in his youth, is available on a free having shunned advances in France in favour of a move to England. [LNB]The 6ft4inch 22-year-old quit Ligue 1 side Le Mans at the end of last season and has been holding out for an offer from a Premier League club.[LNB]Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce endured a tough time in the transfer window, snapping up only loans and freebies, and sees Goulan as a potential starter in a team lacking much depth.  [LNB] Blackpool 1 Blackburn 2: Emerton hits late winner to leave Holloway crushedWenger slams Allardyce's claims he tries to influence refs using the mediaRovers boss Allardyce says midfielder Nzonzi needs a 'kick up the backside'BLACKBURN ROVERS FC

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