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Blackburn Rovers assistant manager Eric Black has confirmed that Anzhi Makhachkalatarget Chris Samba is in talks with another club.
The Russian transfer window doesn’t close until later on Friday and it is understood that recently-appointed manager Guus Hiddink wants to add the experienced defender to his ranks.
Mega-rich Anzhi have signed several high-profile players in recent months, such as Cameroon striker Samuel Eto’o and former Chelsea winger Yuri Zhirkov.
Former Congo international Samba looked likely to leave Ewood Park in January after he handed in a transfer request, but possible moves to QPR and Tottenham eventually fell through.
Black said: "I think negotiations are ongoing at the moment. I don't really know the details and I'm not really in a position to comment further on that, but negotiations are ongoing.
"I've only heard bits and pieces, but I know the manager is speaking as we speak and hopefully there will be an outcome soon."
Black also believes Samba’s departure wouldn’t detract too much from the Blackburn side, adding: "He hasn't played for a few weeks and our performances have been exceptional.
"Obviously there was a blip at Arsenal, but again, you look at the performances against Newcastle, Fulham and QPR and the guys that have been in there have done exceptionally well."
The Russian transfer window doesn’t close until later on Friday and it is understood that recently-appointed manager Guus Hiddink wants to add the experienced defender to his ranks.
Mega-rich Anzhi have signed several high-profile players in recent months, such as Cameroon striker Samuel Eto’o and former Chelsea winger Yuri Zhirkov.
Former Congo international Samba looked likely to leave Ewood Park in January after he handed in a transfer request, but possible moves to QPR and Tottenham eventually fell through.
Black said: "I think negotiations are ongoing at the moment. I don't really know the details and I'm not really in a position to comment further on that, but negotiations are ongoing.
"I've only heard bits and pieces, but I know the manager is speaking as we speak and hopefully there will be an outcome soon."
Black also believes Samba’s departure wouldn’t detract too much from the Blackburn side, adding: "He hasn't played for a few weeks and our performances have been exceptional.
"Obviously there was a blip at Arsenal, but again, you look at the performances against Newcastle, Fulham and QPR and the guys that have been in there have done exceptionally well."
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