Enckelman joins Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn have signed goalkeeper Peter Enckelman from Aston Villa for an undisclosed fee.

The midlands club accepted a second, improved offer from their Barclaycard Premiership rivals for the 26-year-old Finn.

Enckelman has been on loan at Ewood Park after arriving as back up to Brad Friedel.

Blackburn manager Graeme Souness said: “We have struck a deal with Aston Villa and the player is having a medical.”