Ferguson Requests Transfer

[Paul]

Blackburn Rovers have announced club captain Barry Ferguson has made an official transfer request. John Williams, chief executive, stated "The situation will now be considered by the Board"

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[Alan75]

Skysports.com are reporting that, Barry Ferguson's agent John Viola confirmed to them that the Ferguson has handed in a transfer request at 9-30 this morning.

Skysports are quoting Viola as saying.

"It's a fact Barry has handed in a transfer request,"

"Barry did it this morning at 9.30 and we will wait and see what happens."

Rovers chief executive John Williams has confirmed the request stating.

"I can confirm that Barry has put in a transfer request and the situation will now be considered by the board,"

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[Alan75]

Meanwhile Rovers manager Mark Hughes is being quoted as telling BBC Radio Five Live.

"Nothing's changed in respect to our position on Barry. We don't want him to leave,"

"He doesn't have to leave and he's very much a part of what we're trying to do here.

"We're looking to add to the squad. It's important that everybody understands that there's no way Barry will leave because we don't want him to.

"He's going to be coveted by a number of top football clubs because he's a top football player but he's our player and that's how we hope he'll stay."