Nothing is ‘imminent’ in regards to Blackburn Rovers’ links to HJK Helsinki winger Topi Keskinen, as detailed in a report by the Lancashire Telegraph.
Blackburn Rovers are said to have had a bid rejected for the player in the January transfer window. According to Finnish news outlet MTV, fellow Championship sides Middlesbrough and Sunderland are now interested in snapping him up this summer.
Keskinen, 21, is out of contract at the end of next year meaning his long-term future at HJK is up in the air right now. His current side have a big decision to make on whether to sell him now or in January to avoid the risk of losing him for nothing.
In this latest update regarding his situation by the Lancashire Telegraph, speculation of a switch to Rovers has been cooled for now. They are preparing for their first full campaign under the guidance of former Birmingham City boss John Eustace.
The fact Middlesbrough and Sunderland have been credited with an interest means Blackburn Rovers would need to see off competition if they are to land Keskinen’s signature.
He would give them more competition and depth in attacking areas and something different to pick from.
