Blackburn Rovers boss Steve Kean remains confident of quick January business.

Defensive reinforcements are likely to top his winter wish list, with Rovers currently without the services of Scott Dann, Gael Givet and Ryan Nelsen.

Ahead of Saturday's daunting trip to Manchester United, Kean told Sky Sports News: "I wouldn't like to speculate on any names because I think that's unfair to everybody. It will be every time I'm up here, different names.

"What we will do is try to get the business done quick, but keep the names private.

"I've spoken to the owners for many hours over the last few days and will be sitting down this afternoon (Thursday) and getting things kicked off. We want to make sure we get people in as quickly as possible.

"If you look at the amount of people we have got on the sidelines, we are quite thin on the grounds. Strengthening in the early part of the window will be key."