MANCHESTER CITY may allow Dutch centre-half Philippe Sandler to join Blackburn to gain playing experience.
The 24-year-old has been hit with injuries since signing from PEC Zwolle and was loaned to Anderlecht.
The loan could happen in the next few days if Sandler signs a new deal at the Etihad first.
Sandler arrived at City back in 2018.
However, he has yet to make a first-team appearance in the Premier League for Pep Guardiola’s side.
He headed out Belgian giants Anderlecht on loan during the 2019/20 campaign.
The Holland U20 international Sandler played nine top-flight matches for them.
And now he could be heading to the Championship for more action under Tony Mowbray.
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Rovers also looked into taking midfielder Olivier Ntcham, 25, after he left Celtic but his wages were too steep.
Elsewhere in the second tier, neighbours Nottingham Forest have made a new bid for Derby left-back Lee Buchanan.
The offer is a guaranteed £1.35million plus extras based on appearances that take the cost to around £2m.
Derby do not want to sell to their bitter rivals.
But Buchanan, 20, could be keen as there is no current Premier League interest.
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