Blackburn given work permit all clear to clinch 6m Nikola Kalinic signing

Blackburn striker Nikola Kalinic has been granted a work permit ahead of the start of the new Premier League season. The 21-year-old will cost Rovers an initial £6million after the Ewood Park club agreed a fee with the Croatian's former employers Hajduk Split. The Croatia international has agreed a four-yearcontract with Blackburn, who kick off their new season with a home gameagainst Manchester City at the weekend.