Blackburn offer deals to Batth, Dolan & Weimann
Blackburn Rovers have offered new deals to defender Danny Batth and forwards Tyrhys Dolan and Andi Weimann.
Batth, 34, signed a one-year contract in August last year and scored two goals in 37 league appearances for the Championship side this season.
Dolan, 23, has made 211 appearances for Blackburn after joining in 2020, while Weimann, 33, who also joined as a free agent last August, scored seven goals in 30 league games this campaign.
The club have also triggered the one-year option on the contract of winger Ryan Hedges, 29.
Forwards Dilan Markandy, 23, and Jack Vale, 24, have both been released, while veteran midfielder Adam Forshaw, 33, has not been offered a new deal but the club have said they will “keep in close contact” with him over the summer.
Valerien Ismael’s side finished seventh this season, two points off the play-off places.
Celtic linked with Blackburn Rovers winger Tyrhys Dolan
Celtic are keeping a close eye on Blackburn Rovers winger Tyrhys Dolan, according to reports…
Tyrhys Dolan of Blackburn Rovers controls the ball from Adam Smith of Bournemouth during the Sky Bet Championship match between Blackburn Rovers and AFC Bournemouth at Ewood Park on April 05, 2021 in Blackburn, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
As per The Herald, set to become a free agent this summer, the 23-year-old had been among the attacking targets considered by Celtic prior to Jota’s arrival in the January transfer window. Following surgery for a cruciate ligament injury, the Portuguese winger is likely sidelined until the New Year, and manager Brendan Rodgers has acknowledged that reinforcing the attacking line will be a priority this summer.
Arne Engels and Nicolas Kuhn look on as Jota receives treatment. Dundee United 0 Celtic 5 at Tannadice Park on April 26, 2025 (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
Valued between £5 million and £10 million, Dolan’s age makes him eligible to move across the border for only a modest fee under FIFA’s training compensation rules.
Having come through the academies at Manchester City and Preston North End, Dolan featured in 47 matches across all competitions, tallying seven goals and six assists.
Taylor Harwood-Bellis of Stoke City battles with Tyrhys Dolan of Blackburn Rovers (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
Blackburn finished their Championship campaign in seventh spot, narrowly missing out on the play-offs by just two points.
Realistic about the club’s dwindling chances of retaining fan favourite Dolan, boss Valerien Ismael said last week: “He knows the environment he’s got, the love we give him. But at some point, it depends on the offer he has. Sometimes the offer dictates your decision.”
“When you put yourself in a strong position in the transfer market and with your performances, you can get the rewards with a bigger offer, better opportunities. You have to accept this part of the game. We will see, it is about negotiations. He is an important player in the team and that’s what we can give him.”
Dolan has not signed a new contract at Ewood Park, with interest growing from clubs both in England and overseas. Interestingly, theRangers have also made enquiries regarding the former England U20 international’s availability.
Still searching for a permanent manager – with Davide Ancelotti emerging as the leading candidate – the Ibrox club’s recruitment approach may change under new Director of Football Kevin Thelwell, if the much discussed takeover by Andrew Cavenagh and the 49ers group is ever completed.
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Dolan sent Celtic transfer message amid Blackburn uncertainty
The 23-year-old is out of contract at Ewood Park and will take his time to decide on his next move this summer. Rovers have made a contract offer and hope to keep him, though there’s an acceptance he may receive a more lucrative deal elsewhere.
The Lancashire Telegraph understands no club has made a formal proposal to Dolan yet, aside from Rovers. The winger is currently away on holiday and a decision won’t be made until next month.
Rovers will be due compensation due to Dolan’s age, though that will be less than market value. If he moved abroad, that figure would be even smaller.
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A move to Scotland has been linked and Prutton believes he would have to give a move to either club ‘serious thought’.
