Blackburn Rovers sign former Manchester City striker Benjani Mwaruwari on a one-year deal.

Blackburn will not embark on sudden spending spree if a takeover of the club proves successful, according to manager Sam Allardyce.

Blackburn say they have held a "cordial and productive meeting" with Indian businessman Ahsan Ali Syed's company over a proposed takeover.

Prospective Blackburn owner Ahasan Ali Syed says he wants to buy the club as quickly as possible so manager Sam Allardyce can sign new players.

Manchester United's Senegalese striker Mame Biram Diouf heads to Blackburn on a season-long loan.

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce does not believe any takeover of the club will be competed before the current transfer window shuts.

French midfielder Steven Nzonzi signs a new five-year deal with Blackburn Rovers.

Blackburn Rovers midfielder Martin Olsson signs a new five-year contract with the Premier League club.

Blackburn midfielder Morten Gamst Pedersen agrees a new four-year contract at Ewood Park.

Blackburn defender Phil Jones signs a five-year contract extension that ties him to the club until 2015.