Blackburn ready to strike deal for Vedad Ibisevic

Blackburn are in advanced negotiations with Hoffenheim over the transfer of Vedad Ibisevic. The highly rated forward is valued by his club at around 8m GBP.

Blackburn have made initial offers of 5m GBP and 6m respectively, but have so far failed to reach an agreement with Hoffenheim.

Ibisevic arrived on the scene a few years ago as he became top scorer in the Bundesliga for high flying Hoffenheim. A severe injury left his season in doubt; and Ibisevic has struggled to rekindle that form that made him a hero to the Hoffenheim fans.

Blackburn will be undertaking medical examinations with Ibisevic next week and hope to tie up a deal for the forward before the transfer window slams shut.