POLICE have identified the killer of a nine-year-old boy who was raped and strangled 24 years ago.

Blackburn chairman John Williams is planning to cut the wage bill at Ewood Park next season.

Blackburn are in talks with Tottenham over the transfer of England midfielder David Bentley.

Blackburn defender Stephen Warnock has insisted he is committed to Rovers after Paul Ince was confirmed as the club’s new manager.

Blackburn defender Stephen Warnock is hopeful Mark Hughes remains at the club after his manager was given permission to speak to Manchester City.

Blackburn will allow Francis Jeffers and Andy Todd to leave the club this summer – but only if the price is right.

Blackburn manager Mark Hughes has rounded on Al Bangura for the challenge that ended Robbie Savage’s season.

Preston goalkeeper Carlo Nash has urged the club to make a decision over his future after Barclays Premiership side Fulham expressed an interest in signing him.

Blackburn defender Lucas Neill remains intent on leaving Ewood Park.

Blackburn are set to sign Gillingham goalkeeper Jason Brown.

Burnley chairman Barry Kilby has revealed that Robbie Blake’s move to Birmingham has hit a snag due to agents fees.

Blackburn chief executive John Williams has indicated that manager Mark Hughes will have some funds available to strengthen his squad when the transfer window opens in January.

Blackburn manager Graeme Souness will be handed a pot of cash for transfer targets following the £17m (€23.9m) departure of Ireland international Damien Duff to Chelsea.