Blackburn Rovers are ready to sell star pair David Bentley and Roque Santa Cruz.

The Mirror says MK Dons boss Paul Ince will be named Rovers manager this week and the Premiership club will give him as much cash as possible from the sales of Roque Santa Cruz and David Bentley to help him keep competitive the side left behind by Mark Hughes.

Santa Cruz, rated at £15million, is a target for Arsenal, Manchester United and Manchester City. He scored 24 league goals last season.

Bentley, valued at £10m, is also certain to depart having rejected a new contract. He interests Spurs and Liverpool.