Rovers trial for Asian starlet

09 January 2010 11:18
According to Koo's club Jeju United, Blackburn made an invitation to the 20-year-old in December.[LNB]The K-League outfit has now given him green light to travel to England on 18th January.[LNB]"I thank manager Huh Jung-moo for allowing me to have a trial. I really want to become a Premier Leaguer," Koo said on The Korea Times.[LNB]The talented midfielder made his international debut at 18 against China at the East Asian Football Championships in 2008 and was a standout for South Korea at last year's Under-20 World Cup.[LNB]If a deal materialises, Koo will be the fourth South Korean currently playing in the Premier League, joining Manchester United's Park Ji-sung, Bolton winger Lee Chung-yong and Fulham's Seol Ki-hyeon.[LNB]Meanwhile, reports in France suggest Blackburn are ready to seal the signing of Stanislas Oliveira.[LNB]The Sedan midfielder is understood to have held talks with Rovers this week and is set to sign a three-year deal after the clubs reportedly agreed a deal worth around £500,000.[LNB][LNB] Man. City v Blackburn Correct Score: Draw 2-2 22/1  

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