Source: Daily_Mail
Blackburn's £2m deal for Ivelin Popov scuppered
Bulgaria striker Ivelin Popov's hopes of moving to Blackburn Rovers in a £2million deal were dashed after an application for a work permit was rejected.The Litex Lovech player had agreed terms to join Rovers after completing a medical last week but the Home Office refused him a permit because he had not played in enough internationals for the Bulgarian champions.The 22-year-old, who has scored three goals in 15 matches for Bulgaria, made his debut in a friendly against Wales in 2007 but missed several games in the last year due to injury. Rejected: Popov had not played enough games to earn a work permit in EnglandPopov, scorer of 32 goals in 101 matches in the Bulgarian topflight, was instrumental in helping the Lovech club win last season'sleague title, two national cups and the domestic Supercup.Popov, who is expected to start for Bulgaria in their Euro 2012 qualifier against England on Friday. Blackburn striker Jason Roberts linked with £1million move back to his former club WiganBlackburn takeover thrown into doubt as tycoon eyeing bid is ordered to close investment firmBLACKBURN FC