Striker El-Hadji Diouf joins Blackburn from Sunderland for an undisclosed fee.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce says he has told striker Roque Santa Cruz he wants him to stay at the club.

Blackburn Rovers appoint Sam Allardyce as their new manager on a three-year contract.

Blackburn hope to replace Paul Ince in time for Saturday’s match against Stoke, with Graeme Souness favourite to take over.

Paul Ince is relieved of his duties as manager of Blackburn Rovers after less than six months in charge.