Blackburn in transfer swoop for Bosnia winger

Blackburn Rovers boss Sam Allardyce is chasing Bosnian star winger Senijad Ibricic as he looks to make a major shake-up of his team.

Allardyce will watch the Hajduk Split ace in action during the World Cup play-offs with Portugal and is poised to bid for him in the next transfer window.

Ibricic, 24, plays for the same club as Nikola Kalinic - the Croatian striker signed by Allardyce for £6 million - and Allardyce's spies have given him a strong recommendation.

Now Allardyce wants to see the pacey Bosnian in action before making an offer. He is looking for more speed and flair with Morten Gamst Pedersen's place at risk in his long-term plans.

The Blackburn boss knows he has to wheel and deal in the next window, with Pedersen a potential sale along with Benni McCarthy. The Rovers board want to see some money generated and players will have to go.

Ibricic has been a star in Croatia for the past six seasons and is keen to move on to the Premier League. He will have other admirers watching the play-offs against Portgual, but Allardyce may be first in the queue.