Benni McCarthy
- Current club: Cape Town City (2016)
- Date of Birth: 12 November 1977
- Birthplace: Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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Blackburn: no offers for Benni
Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce has refuted suggestions that Benni McCarthy was set to quit the club, instead insisting that no team has yet to make an offer for the striker.
Blackburn chasing Beattie
According to reports, Blackburn are chasing Stoke City striker James Beattie. It is believed that Rovers' boss Sam Allardyce is preparing a £3 million bid for the player.
McCarthy can leave for £4m
Sam Allardyce has admitted he will let Benni McCarthy quit Blackburn if a team is able to come up with a suitable offer for the frontman. It is understood that £4 million will be enough to land the forward.
Ince wants to hang on to stars
Blackburn boss Paul Ince has insisted that his club will not be selling anymore players this summer. The departures of Brad Friedel and David Bentley have already unsettled the Rovers' camp and there were reports that Roque Santa Cruz and Benni McCarthy could leave too.
Mccarthy signs Blackburn deal
Benni McCarthy has finally ended speculation regarding his future as he appears to have signed a new contract at Blackburn Rovers that will be likely to keep him at the club until 2011.
McCarthy signs new deal
South African striker Benni McCarthy has signed a new contract with his club Blackburn that will see him staying at the club for at least a further four years. The front man had been in discussions with his club for over three months.
Santa Cruz wants 20 goals
Blackburn Rovers striker Roque Santa Cruz has revealed that he wishes to score at least 20 goals in his first season in the Premiership. The striker has formed a formidable partnership with Benni McCarthy, and Santa Cruz has proved an excellent signing for Blackburn since joining from Bayern Munich.
Hughes wants Mccarthy deal
Blackburn boss Mark Hughes has revealed he would like to offer a deal to Benni McCarthy that would see the South African striker stay put at Rovers for the rest of his career.
Arsenal extend advantage
Arsenal extended their lead at the top of the Premiership to five points after defeating Blackburn 2-0 at the Emirates tonight. A superb early goal from Philippe Senderos after four minutes and a last minute Emmanuel Adebayor special sealed the victory for the Gunners. It's advantage Arsenal in a very big way with 12 games to go.
