Cox considering €2.4m move to Rovers

Simon Cox is mulling over a €2.4m move to Championship side Blackburn but West Brom boss Steve Clarke insists his fellow Ireland striker Shane Long is going nowhere.

Albion withdrew Cox from their friendly with Barnsley at the weekend following a bid from Rovers. The initial offer was rejected but the two clubs are still talking and a deal is expected to be finalised shortly.

Celtic were also rumoured to be interested though they have made no contact with the Premier League club, though a last-minute bid from Middlesbrough cannot be ruled out.