BLACKBURN Rovers boss Sam Allardyce is still hoping to add another signing to his ranks before Monday’s close of the transfer window, with a striker expected to arrive in the wake of Benni McCarthy’s imminent departure.

McCarthy is yet to complete his move to West Ham United, with work permit issues slowing the deal.

The striker should still complete the move in the next few days, but the visa complications may yet mean he is unlikely to make his West Ham debut against Rovers this weekend.

Stoke City’s James Beattie remains on their list of targets to replace McCarthy, although his similar style to Jason Roberts, Franco Di Santo and Nikola Kalinic may see Allardyce opt for a forward player in a different mould.

And Manchester City striker Benjani would appear to fit that bill and is believed to be being tracked by Rovers.