Rovers late into Rigters race

Blackburn may be too late in confirming their interest in Dutch striker star Maceo Rigters.

The 23-year-old, who finished top scorer in the recent European Under-21 Championships, currently plays in the Dutch league for NAC Breda.

Blackburn chairman John Williams told the Lancashire Telegraph: “The Dutch lad is someone that [manager] Mark [Hughes] likes. I know that he admires him a lot.”

However, Rigters’ agent earlier revealed he is hoping to fly into Glasgow today to tie up a move to Celtic.

Tom Smit told the Daily Record: “I would hope to be in Glasgow on Monday and make a final agreement with Celtic.

“It is my hope that we can agree a deal soon. If I can’t get into Scotland right away I’ll be there on Tuesday.”

Celtic face competition from Norwich according to Smit, while Newcastle and Rangers have also been linked with the player.

Smit said: “There are no other clubs involved apart from Norwich but Celtic are way ahead.”