Source: Telegraph
Bojan Krkic target of Blackburn loan
Champions League finalists Barcelona are ready to loan out the 18-year-old in an effort to boost his first-team experience and La Liga club Almeria have already inquired about the prodigious forward, who scored 12 goals in 48 appearances during his debut campaign at the Nou Camp last season.[LNB]Despite appearing as a substitute during the Champions League semi-final against Chelsea, Krkic has struggled to secure regular football this season and Allardyce made his move last week after being informed that Barcelona are keen to strike a loan deal for the player.[LNB] Related ArticlesPremier League will be poorer without HiddinkBlackburn near Premier League safetyManchester City 3 Blackburn 1Allardyce will stay putChelsea v Barcelona: Guus Hiddink calls for intelligence and emotionOvercoming Chelsea was ?justice? insists Barcelona president Joan LaportaSources at Blackburn have confirmed the club's inquiry over signing Krkic for the duration of next season, but Barcelona are set to delay a decision on his likely destination until after the Champions League final against Manchester United on May 27.[LNB]Allardyce has praised his players for their recent success, despite losing key players to injury – a big disadvantage in a small squad.[LNB]He said: "When the injuries struck you felt maybe you'd pay a price for that but I'm glad to say we haven't.[LNB]"We've had to change the team around, we've had to use players in different positions, we've shifted the furniture as we call it and we've still produce performances when we've needed them. That all-important clean sheet mentality is critical and that has been apparent." [LNB]
