Blackburn want Ismael

Valerien Ismael is heading out of Bayern Munich after becoming angry at the lack of first-team football on offer. Blackburn Rovers, Reading and PSG have all been linked with a move for the French central defender.

He told the Bavarian city's Tz newspaper: "I am not at all happy. The coach has completely ignored me."

Ismael intends to speak with Hitzfeld on Tuesday to discuss his future at Bayern, believing that he will need to leave in order to secure more first-team action.

"I am no longer a 20-year-old who can wait patiently all season for a chance," he added.

"I want a clear solution which we can all be happy with and I will tell Ottmar Hitzfeld that I want a transfer this winter."