Former Burnley man Nathan Redmond is a reported target for East Lancashire rivals Blackburn Rovers.
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The experienced winger is currently a free agent following a short-lived spell at Championship crisis club Sheffield Wednesday.
Redmond only penned a short-term deal with the Owls, making just seven appearances before departing at the end of January.
Henrik Pedersen’s side were limited to the number of signings they could make due to a transfer embargo – and eventually opted to let the 32-year-old go.
The former England man, who was released by Burnley at the end of last season, has since gone on trial with their fierce rivals Blackburn.
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Redmond appeared for Blackburn’s Under-21s last night during their 3-1 Premier League Cup win over Reading.
Redmond made a handful of appearances for Sheffield Wednesday earlier this season (Photo by Simon Galloway/Getty Images)placeholder image
Redmond made a handful of appearances for Sheffield Wednesday earlier this season (Photo by Simon Galloway/Getty Images)
Players can often feature for academy sides in a bid to build up their fitness, but journalist Alan Nixon has since claimed that a deal is currently being looked at.
Blackburn currently find themselves in the midst of a Championship relegation battle, sitting 19th and just four points clear of the dreaded dropzone.
They’re also enduring a mini injury crisis, with a number of first-team players currently sidelined.
Redmond made just 18 appearances during an injury-hit two seasons at Turf Moor. The Clarets had the option to extend his deal by 12 months last summer but opted against doing so.
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