[Archived] News Article -> Rovers Close In On Rhodes

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Rovers are closing in on signing Huddersfield Town striker Jordan Rhodes, who has been the club's number one transfer target. BRFCS understands that the clubs have agreed a fee of £8 million, which will be paid in instalments over the next 4 years. In addition, Rovers have agreed to pay add-ons dependent on performance (for example a promotion bonus). The deal will almost certainly represent a record transfer between two Championship clubs.

The deal is not yet complete as the player must pass a medical and formally agree personal terms. Rovers must complete the deal before the transfer window shuts at 11pm tomorrow.

Sources close to the owners have also suggested that Rovers could sign a further 2 players before the transfer window shuts on Friday, but this would now be dependent on the club selling players. Rovers are expecting interest in Steven Nzonzi, Martin Olsson and Mauro Formica on transfer deadline day, and there is also rumoured interest in Scott Dann from Southampton and QPR. At this moment there have been no bids for any Rovers players.

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