Source: Team_Talk
Rovers close in on Dindane deal
lackburn have confirmed they are trying to finalise the signing of Aruna Dindane, who is currently on loan at Portsmouth from Lens.[LNB] The 29-year-old Ivory Coast star has impressed whilst on a season-long loan at Pompey.[LNB]With Pompey relegated, that ruled out of the chance of any possible return to Fratton Park and Rovers have now moved quickly to agree terms with Lens as they look to finalise a deal.[LNB]Allardyce, who almost landed Dindane in January, admits the player has already been to Ewood Park for talks.[LNB]"He has had a medical here and we are in negotiations but it is a delicate process," said Allardyce.[LNB]"We will see how things develop over the next few weeks. I don't know how far apart we are, all I know is talks are ongoing."[LNB]Allardyce confirmed that Franco di Santo would not be returning to the club after scoring just once during a season-long loan from Chelsea.[LNB]"With Franco, it was all about the goal ratio not matching his performances. He only got one in the entire run that he had," he said.[LNB]Allardyce also hinted he may be ready to listen to offers for full-back Pascal Chimbonda, saying: "Chim has ended up being the one left out. [LNB]"A similar thing happened with Lars at the start of the season and now Michel Salgado is looking comfortable at right-back."
