Todd close to Rovers exit
23 Jun 2007 - 13:28:17
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- Todd close to Rovers exit
Veteran defender Andy Todd is poised to quit Blackburn Rovers, according to his agent.
Todd, 32, has 12 months left on his contract at Ewood Park but has been told by Rovers boss Mark Hughes that he is not part of his plans for next season.
The former Bolton and Charlton centre-half made just 13 appearances last season, but agent Peter Harrison claims there are a host of club's interest in acquiring his services.
Rangers were strongly linked with the experienced stopper during the transfer window, while Premier League sides Portsmouth, Wigan Athletic and Derby County are believed to be interested.
"Andy has spoken with Mark Hughes and, if the deal suits everyone concerned, he will be on his way out," Harrison told BBC Sport.
"He won't go for free as there is a year left on his contract but a couple of clubs are already interested.
"I don't think there have been any concrete offers for Andy as of yet but he isn't in the country at the moment.
"We'll see what happens over the next few days but I would definitely expect developments within two weeks.
"Hopefully Andy will be staying in the Premier League, that would be ideal, but there are some good clubs in the Championship too.
"Rangers and a couple of Premier League clubs were keen on Andy in January but Mark Hughes wanted to keep him to help the push for Europe.
"Right now, Andy is at the stage where he needs to be playing regular first-team football and hopefully we can sort that out."