Blackburn to deal in Meriem after Bolton trials

Blackburn Rovers are moving for Camel Meriem.

The Mirror says Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce is ready to snap up former Monaco midfield star Meriem - after he missed out on a move to his old club Bolton.

Free agent Meriem was at Blackburn for training and talks yesterday and hopes to be offered a deal to join Allardyce's squad for the rest of the season.

Meriem spent a couple of days at Bolton but boss Gary Megson decided against him because he is 'too similar' to players he's already got at the club.