By Peter O'Rourke Last updated: 15th August 2008
Grella: Wanted by Blackburn
Skysports.com understands Blackburn Rovers are closing in on the signing of Australian midfielder Vince Grella.
As revealed by skysports.com last month, Rovers targeted Torino star Grella as they searched for a new defensive midfielder.
Torino are willing to sell Grella for the right fee and the player is thought to be keen on a move to England
Fulham have also been chasing Grella, but it appears Blackburn are set to win the race for his signature.
Rovers boss Paul Ince is determined to bolster his squad and it is believed both clubs are close to agreeing a fee for the 28-year-old.
If Rovers capture Grella he will join Australian team-mate Brett Emerton at Ewood Park.

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| Time | Result |
|---|---|
| Sunday 31st May | |
| Italy Serie A | |
| Roma 3 - 2 Torino | |
| Napoli 3 - 0 Chievo | |
| Palermo 2 - 2 Sampdoria | |
| Udinese 6 - 2 Cagliari | |
| Bologna 3 - 1 Catania | |
| Genoa 4 - 1 Lecce | |
| Reggina 1 - 1 Siena | |
| Fiorentina 0 - 2 AC Milan | |
| Juventus 2 - 0 Lazio | |
| Inter Milan 4 - 3 Atalanta | |
| Sunday 24th May | |
| Italy Serie A | |
| AC Milan 2 - 3 Roma | |
| Chievo 0 - 0 Bologna | |
| Atalanta 2 - 2 Palermo | |
| Siena 0 - 3 Juventus | |
| Cagliari 2 - 1 Inter Milan | |
| Sampdoria 2 - 2 Udinese | |
| Catania 3 - 1 Napoli | |
| Lecce 1 - 1 Fiorentina | |
| Torino 2 - 3 Genoa | |
| Wednesday 20th May | |
| Italy Serie A | |
| Lazio 1 - 0 Reggina | |
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AC Milan | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Atalanta | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Bari | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Bologna | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Cagliari | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Catania | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Chievo | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Fiorentina | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Genoa | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Inter Milan | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Juventus | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Lazio | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Livorno | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Napoli | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Palermo | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Parma | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Roma | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Sampdoria | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Siena | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Udinese | 0 | 0 |
Wolfsburg and Rangers both sealed their respective league titles on the final day of their seasons.
Barcelona crowned champions despite loss at Mallorca while Inter secure fourth straight Scudetto.
Barcelona hammered Real Madrid 6-2 as Wolfsburg and Inter also strengthened their positions.
Real Madrid-bound striker Karim Benzema has revealed he turned down the chance to join Manchester United.
Former Inter Milan boss Roberto Mancini admits he targeting a return to management and wants to do so in England.
Real Madrid are to launch a transfer "offensive" for Maicon, according to the Inter Milan right-back's agent.
Luis Fabiano's agent has claimed AC Milan have made an official approach to Sevilla for the striker.
Lyon chairman Jean-Michel Aulas has confirmed his interest in signing Juventus striker David Trezeguet.