Former Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell is in talks with Blackburn Rovers.

The Daily Mail says Rodwell is in talks with Blackburn over a free transfer to Ewood Park.

Rodwell's contract at Sunderland, which would have dropped from £73,000-a-week to £44,000 this season, was cancelled in June.

The 27-year-old has been training at his old club Everton this summer to stay fit and also had a trial at Watford.

Talks between Rodwell and Blackburn are at an early stage but Rovers boss Tony Mowbray is keen to sign the former England midfielder.