Blackburn are lining up a sensational move to lure
Uruguayan playmaker Alvaro Recoba to the Premier League, according
to reports on Saturday.
Recoba is available after his contract expired at Inter
Milan earlier this summer and he was not offered a new deal at the
Giuseppe Meazza.
El Chino joined Inter way back in 1997 and quickly established
himself as a fans' favourite with a number of stunning goals, but
he struggled to hold down a regular place in the side.
Recoba spent last season on loan at Torino, but failed to win a
permanent deal at the club.
The 32-year-old is now looking for a new challenge and his
availability has alerted a number of clubs across Europe.
Monaco have expressed an interest in Recoba, but now Blackburn
are ready to make a move to lure him to England.
Rovers boss Paul Ince is a big fan of Recoba and believes the
Uruguayan would be the type of signing to excite Blackburn
fans.
Recoba's English representative, Saif Rubie confirmed the player
was due to arrive in England this weekend to talk to interested
clubs and that the South American was keen to try his luck in the
Premier League.
"There are several clubs interested in him," Rubie told
skysports.com.
"He's due to arrive in England on Saturday, but as a free agent
he is not under pressure to sign before the transfer window closes
so we will evaluate all the options open to him.
"However, at this stage in his career he wants to play in the
Premier League and we are hopeful he will end up there."