'No Duff bids' as Blackburn near new deal

BLACKBURN chief executive John Williams yesterday denied they have received a bid for Damien Duff adding that they are "not miles apart" from agreeing a new deal with the star.

There had been mounting speculation over Duff’s Ewood Park future, with reports now suggesting Rovers have received an offer of around £15m from Liverpool for the Republic of Ireland ace.

However, Williams insists that the reports are incorrect and that they are continuing encouraging talks with Duff and his representatives: “It is not as though we are encouraging any bids. We want Damien to stay at the club and are still in talks with him and his agent over a new, improved deal that will keep him at Ewood Park. We want him in a blue and white shirt next season and we're not miles apart.”