Blackburn closer to Warnock deal

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Blackburn closer to Warnock deal

Warnock has had loan spells at Coventry and Bradford
Blackburn manager Mark Hughes is hoping to complete the signing of Stephen Warnock from Liverpool on Monday.

The 25-year-old arrived at Blackburn's training ground for a medical as the squad prepared for Tuesday's Premiership trip to Watford.

Hughes said: "The deal is not done yet. We will see how the day goes. I hope there are no complications."

He has marked Warnock down as a potential replacement for Lucas Neill, who is set to join West Ham.

Hughes is coming to terms with the loss of central defender Andre Ooijer for the remainder of the season.

The Holland international had a successful operation after suffering a broken leg and damaging ankle ligaments in Saturday's 3-0 victory at Manchester City.

Hughes added: "It is a blow to us all. We are all disappointed for Andre.

"He has been a real influence for us both on and off the field. He has brought a winning mentality to the club and is a guy of great experience. We have been benefited from that.

"His day-to-day work has been excellent. He doesn't allow his standards or those around him to drop.

"The operation went well and, once his body heals, he will back."

Credit: BBC Sport