Rovers to sign Forschelet

The Blackburn manager Graeme Souness moved last night for the French midfielder Gerard Forschelet, under the noses of Birmingham City. Souness is set to sign the 20-year-old Tahiti-born prospect from Cannes, days after he appeared for Steve Bruce's side as a secret trialist

Arsenal have taken the goalkeeper Anders Rotevatn on a week's trial from the Norwegian side Stabæk.

Nigel Doughty, the businessman who has offered to put £5m into Nottingham Forest, wants the club to lose its plc status. The venture capitalist believes it would improve long-term stability if the club reverted to being a limited company.

The Preston manager David Moyes is trying to sign Manchester City's contract rebel Dickson Etuhu. The powerful midfielder's lawyers argue that he should be entitled to a free transfer. City want a fee and Preston may be prepared to pay the sum of around £300,000.

Bolton's Per Frandsen could be out of action for up to six weeks due to an ankle ligament injury sustained during the 1-1 draw against Middlesbrough.