Source: Daily_Mail
Blackburn's £2m deal for Ivelin Popov scuppered
Bulgaria striker Ivelin Popov's hopes of moving to Blackburn Rovers in a £2million deal were dashed after an application for a work permit was rejected.[LNB]The Litex Lovech player had agreed terms to join Rovers after completing a medical last week but the Home Office refused him a permit because he had not played in enough internationals for the Bulgarian champions.[LNB]The 22-year-old, who has scored three goals in 15 matches for Bulgaria, made his debut in a friendly against Wales in 2007 but missed several games in the last year due to injury.[LNB] Rejected: Popov had not played enough games to earn a work permit in England[LNB]Popov, scorer of 32 goals in 101 matches in the Bulgarian topflight, was instrumental in helping the Lovech club win last season'sleague title, two national cups and the domestic Supercup.[LNB]Popov, who is expected to start for Bulgaria in their Euro 2012 qualifier against England on Friday.[LNB] Blackburn striker Jason Roberts linked with £1million move back to his former club WiganBlackburn takeover thrown into doubt as tycoon eyeing bid is ordered to close investment firmBLACKBURN FC
