Exclusive: Blackburn to move for Chilean superstar Carlos Villanueva

Paul Ince hopes to pull off a £3.5million swoop for Chilean superstar Carlos Villanueva within days.

The Blackburn boss has seen breathtaking DVDs of the South American, who has burst into the international side.

Villanueva, 22, has told his Audax Italiano team he wants to leave - and missed out on a Real Sociedad move last month when the Spaniards failed to cough up the cash.

Now Rovers have stepped in and started talks for the attacking midfielder, who has scored some spectacular goals for his unfashionable team in the past few seasons.

At 5ft 8in Villanueva is small but skilful, and would fill the gap if David Bentley leaves.

Rovers are trying to sort out a fee with his club plus terms with his agents, and a work permit will also be needed - although his dozen caps should get him into Britain.

However another Ince target, Segundo Castillo, has been shocked to find he is wanted for a trial.

The Ecuador midfielder is due to arrive at Rovers' training camp - but as a high-price international he and his agents want guarantees before he joins their base in Germany.

Click HERE to find out more about Carlos Villanueva and see some astonishing footage of him in action.

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