Brazilian trialist right-back Bruno Ribeiro is expected to complete his free signing move to Blackburn Rovers this week once FA clearance is received.

“Bruno, or Dennis after Dennis Irwin the boys call him because he never gives the ball away, will fill in that position and that is great for us,” said manager Steve Kean.

Serbian midfielder Radosav Petrovic is also expected to sign in the next few days while PAOK’s Portuguese winger Vieirinha continues to edge closer to a Rovers move as the two clubs negotiate over his price.

Kean added: “We are still looking for another striker and another midfield player as well, we are active and we are out there.”

“The lads are itching to go and they have been itching for a while now. They have been absolutely flying in training and the fitness levels are great.”