BLACKBURN ROVERS are bringing in Paul Senior as their new technical director to work with boss Owen Coyle.

Rovers have turned to Senior, who worked for Sheffield Wednesday as an adviser last season, to help with signings and sales.

2 Owen Coyle has brought in Paul Senior in as an adviser Credit: Reuters

Senior worked in Charlton's academy before that and this is a major step up for him in what is an unexpected move.

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Coyle has been asking owners Venkys for funds to sign new players for his small squad, who currently sit 22 in the Championship and a point adrift of safety.

However, the Indian bosses have been reducing the payroll and are yet to give the go ahead for deals.

Rovers could soon be given a cash injection with the sale of contract rebel Ben Marshall.

2 Wolves boss Paul Lambert is raiding old club Blackburn for Ben Marshall Credit: Reuters

They want £2million for the versatile Marshall, who can play right back or right wing, from old boss Paul Lambert at Wolves.

Lambert originally offered £1m but Venkys are holding out for twice that sum despite the fact Marshall will leave them for nothing in the summer.