Blackburn agree terms to sign Bulgaria striker Ivelin Popov

Blackburnhave denied claims that they have signed striker Ivelin Popov in a £1.5million deal from Litex Lovech.Sportsmail revealed that Rovers had taken the 22-year-old on trial and the Bulgarian champions subsequently announced the deal was done.However, Ewood Park chairman John Williams said: 'He is one of a number of strikers currently under consideration. We have not made an offer to his club.' On trial: Rovers manager Sam Allardyce is keen on Ivelin PopovPopov, who has scored three goals in 15 internationals, was invited for atrial by Rovers boss Sam Allardyce despite the promise of £100m to spend on new players from the club's prospective new owner, Indian tycoon Ahsan Ali Syed.Allardyce also expects Colombian striker Edixon Perea to fly in later this week. Beckham throws weight behind bid as Ali Syed wants superstar at BlackburnBlackburn confirm talks with Indian tycoon Syed over £300m takeover plotPremier League podcast: Tune in for the show on the weekend's actionBLACKBURN ROVERS FC

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