Source: Daily_Mail
Blackburn set for sensational swoop for out-of-contract French U21 international Herold Goulon
Blackburn are close to completing a sensational transfer coup with the capture of French midfielder Herold Goulon.The former Under 21 international is a product of the world famous Clairefontaine Academy, and was expected to travel to Lancashire on Tuesday to meet Rovers' officials ahead of a move. Rovers return: Former Le Mans midfielder Herold Goulon (centre) could be about to join BlackburnGoulan, who trained with Middlesbrough in his youth, is available on a free having shunned advances in France in favour of a move to England. The 6ft4inch 22-year-old quit Ligue 1 side Le Mans at the end of last season and has been holding out for an offer from a Premier League club.Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce endured a tough time in the transfer window, snapping up only loans and freebies, and sees Goulan as a potential starter in a team lacking much depth. Blackpool 1 Blackburn 2: Emerton hits late winner to leave Holloway crushedWenger slams Allardyce's claims he tries to influence refs using the mediaRovers boss Allardyce says midfielder Nzonzi needs a 'kick up the backside'BLACKBURN ROVERS FC