Rovers linked with Kiev ace

Blackburn are reported to be closing in on the signing of Andrei Nesmachny.

The Dynamo Kiev ace claims he is set to arrive in England soon for talks and a medical.

Rovers boss Mark Hughes is keen to bolster his leaky defence as he looks to ease their relegation worries and sees Nesmachny as a key addition to his squad.

Nesmachny would help solve Blackburn's problematic left-back spot with the likes of Lucas Neill and Michael Gray both playing in that role this season.

The 27-year-old is highly-regarded in his homeland and he played in every minute of the World Cup for Ukraine.

Nesmachny claims a deal is close to being done to see him move to Ewood Park.

"I am just waiting to be told when I should fly to England," Nesmachny told the Daily Mail.

"Unless something unforeseen happens, it should all go through."