Samba hoping opportunity knocks

23 June 2011 11:45
Christopher Samba hopes Blackburn will grant him permission to leave the club this summer should an attractive offer come his way.[LNB] Samba has been strongly linked with a switch to Arsenal this summer, whilst Tottenham have also been mentioned as an interested party.[LNB]Rovers boss Steve Kean recently stressed his desire to retain the centre-back's services after seeing Phil Jones leave Ewood Park for Manchester United.[LNB]But Blackburn owner Anuradha Desai has confirmed that Samba is the subject of growing interest, revealing to L'Equipe: "I know there are discussions with some clubs." [LNB]And Congo international Samba has expressed his ambition to compete higher up the table, with Rovers battling for their safety last campaign.[LNB]Samba said: "For four-and-a-half years I have been at Blackburn and fought against relegation.[LNB]"If a good opportunity presents itself, I want to take it. I hope the club will understand if I want to make the step up and not prevent a deal."[LNB]Earlier this year, Samba, 27, signed a contract extension at Blackburn, committing him to the club until 2015.

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