Blackburn Rovers step up in interest in striker Dani Osvaldo

Blackburn Rovers are keen on Espanyol striker Dani Osvaldo.The cash-strapped Spanish side are fighting to keep some of their young stars such as defender Victor Ruiz and midfielder Javi Marquez. English-style forward: Espanyol's Dani Osvaldo (centre)But Osvaldo is an English-style centre forward and Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce is sending scouts to watch the 24-year-old against Sporting Gijon on Sunday. The Argentine-born striker has an Italian passport and is under contract until 2015. Hammer blow for Chimbonda as Blackburn put defender up for saleGiovani Dos Santos set to end Spurs misery by joining Italian side Genoa  Explore more:People: Sam Allardyce

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