Rovers keeping tabs on Petersen

02 November 2010 09:58
lackburn are reportedly keeping tabs on young Energie Cottbus striker Nils Petersen.[LNB] The 21-year-old's agent Frank Liberam confirmed that Blackburn's chief scout, Martin Glover was on hand to watch Petersen net his eighth goal in nine games against Bochum on Sunday evening.[LNB]And Cottbus manager Claus-Dieter Wollitz admits a move to the Premier League could be on the cards.[LNB]Wollitz told Bild newspaper: "Nils Petersen is on his way to becoming a massive player. There was a scout from Blackburn watching him against Bochum and he also watched him in action against Freiburg (in the German Cup) last Tuesday."[LNB]Meanwhile, Liberam said: "Blackburn have been looking at Nils for a few matches now. They seem to be very interested and have been in touch with us.[LNB]"Mr Glover has been impressed by Nils' performance against Bochum."[LNB]With Rovers manager Sam Allardyce looking to strengthen his attacking options, the club could table a bid in the region of £2million for the 6ft 2in German under-21 international.

Source: Team_Talk