Dons to let Andrews leave

Rovers ready to swoop

By Will Wood   Last updated: 19th July 2008

Keith Andrews MK Dons captain

Andrews: Set to Leave

Keith is a player we value extremely highly and remain committed to retaining but we maintain our policy of not standing in the way of an individual's professional development.

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Milton Keynes Dons captain Keith Andrews has been told he can leave the club, paving the way for a move to Blackburn Rovers.

The League Two Player of the Year has 12 months remaining on his current deal, but has made clear his intention to join up with former MK Dons manager Paul Ince at Ewood Park.

Ince's replacement at stadium:mk, Roberto Di Matteo, confirmed on Friday that Blackburn had registered their interest in the player, and it now looks certain that Andrews will make the move once a fee and personal terms have been agreed.

A club statement said: "Keith is a player we value extremely highly and remain committed to retaining but we maintain our policy of not standing in the way of an individual's professional development.

"We have received no formal offers for Keith but in order to prevent the intense speculation of recent weeks jeopardising the start of our season we feel it is in everyone's interests to settle this unhelpful situation."

The former Wolves and Hull City midfielder played a key role in MK Dons' League Two and Johnstone's Paint Trophy success last term, netting 14 times for the club.