Rovers set to beat Vitesse Arnhem to £2m midfielder

Blackburn boss Steve Kean is ready to make Partizan Belgrade midfielder Radosav Petrovic his first cash signing of the window in a £2m deal today.

Petrovic was due to join Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem but Rovers have stepped in as they adjust their aim and chase cheaper targets.

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Kean has only landed free agent Myles Anderson so far and missed out on players because of a cash shortage.

However Rovers are trying to price up a move for Spanish legend Raul, who may be available for a low fee from Schalke, and they are also looking at young talent from Brazil.

Rovers are fighting hard to keep Arsenal and Spurs target Samba promises Kean