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Blackburn release statement - 'Samba is not for sale'

Blackburn Rovers have released a statement making it clear that wantaway defender Chris Samba is not for sale.

The 27-year old centre-back has handed in a transfer request and told the club he wants to leave before the end of January but Rovers have insisted that the player will not be sold.

"Blackburn Rovers reiterate that team captain Chris Samba is not for sale," said the statement.

"The player signed a new contract with the club less than a year ago which runs to June 2015."

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