Valerien Ismael is emerging as Blackburn’s top target to become their new manager, talkSPORT understands.
Former West Brom boss Ismael has been out of work since being sacked by Watford in March 2024.
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Gary O’Neil, highly thought of by the Blackburn board, has already ruled himself out of the running to replace John Eustace at Ewood Park.
The 41-year-old is available after leaving Wolves in December, whilst Eustace departed Rovers earlier this month.
His exit came after agreeing to take charge of strugglers Derby, where he has signed a deal through to the summer of 2028.
Eustace has since lost each of his two matches in charge of the Rams as his former club continue their search to replace him.
Long-serving assistant manager David Lowe is currently in caretaker charge.
Following wins over West Brom and Plymouth, Rovers were beaten 3-0 at Swansea on Saturday.
Meanwhile, Ismael has previously had spells in charge of Barnsley, West Brom and Watford in the Championship.
His last role with the Hornets saw the club win 12 of the Frenchman’s 40 matches as boss.
More to follow.