Ince plans a two-fold swoop of Grella and Konchesky to boost Rovers

13 April 2012

manager Paul Ince is plotting a £6million double move for Torino midfielder Vince Grella and left back Paul Konchesky.


Konchesky the Rover? Blackburn manager Paul Ince targets the Fulham left back, along with Vince Grella

Konchesky the Rover? Blackburn manager Paul Ince targets the Fulham left back, along with Vince Grella

Ince does not see Konchesky, 27, as a replacement for Stephen Warnock but as someone who can increase competition at Rovers.

Yet he faces a fight to hold on to Warnock with the England defender being swayed by interest from Newcastle.

Konchesky was a target for Blackburn under former boss Mark Hughes before he captured Warnock from Liverpool, 18 months ago.

Combative Grella, 28, is a defensive midfielder who has also attracted interest from Fulham, and Ince hopes to close the deal for around £3.5million.

Ince is also trying to seal a deal for MK Dons skipper Keith Andrews, and is ready to hand Robbie Fowler a short-term contract at Ewood Park.

Blackburn forward Paul Gallagher is joining Preston on a six-month loan after he turned down the chance to play in Norway for Viking Stavanger.

 

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