Marshall joined Blackburn from Leicester in 2013, but could now be sold to help alleviate the Ewood Park club's transfer embargo

Brighton have opened the bidding for Blackburn Rovers winger Ben Marshall at £1.5million

Brighton have made a £1.5million bid for Blackburn Rovers winger Ben Marshall.

The 24-year-old former Manchester United trainee is regarded as one of the best wingers in the Championship.

He joined Blackburn from Leicester for an initial £750,000 in 2013 and Rovers now need to sell to help alleviate the restrictions of their transfer embargo.

Brighton have tabled a £1.5million bid for Blackburn Rovers winger Ben Marshall (left)

The 24-year-old former Manchester United trainee is one of the highest rated wingers in the second tier

Marshall has interest from other Championship sides but Brighton have made the first move.

Blackburn striker Jordan Rhodes, meanwhile, is awaiting results of a scan over fears he has damaged ankle ligaments after taking a knock in a friendly against Accrington Stanley at the weekend.

Rudy Gestede is also nursing a knee injury which has ruled him out of their pre-season camp in Portugal.