Rovers targeting 'more than just attacking threat'

Blackburn Rovers chief executive Steve Waggott says the club are actively looking to bolster their squad in the January transfer window as injuries continue to plague the side.

Rovers have made two winter signings so far - Plymouth Argyle's Adam Forshaw and a loan deal for Birmingham City's Dion Sanderson.

In a statement issued to BBC Radio Lancashire, Waggott said Rovers are looking to "keep intact the togetherness of the squad" by selecting those who would be "a good fit".

"The aim has always been to look at improving the attacking threat of the team, but with injuries that have been sustained since the turn of the year, we are now also looking at other potential positions and available options until our injured players return to full fitness," the statement said.

"As is always the case during this very limited January winter window, most clubs are looking for the same areas of improvement, but we will continue to pursue our list of targets in the hope that we can secure players to add strength and depth to this hard-working and honest group of players for the remainder of the season."

Attacking threat remains a priority for Rovers, however, and they have been recently linked to Cesena forward Augustus Kargbo (pictured above) as well as Coventry City's Brandon Thomas-Asante earlier in the window.

Blackburn have only won one of their past eight league matches, losing their past two but clinging on to a play-off spot.