Blackburn Rovers may be forced to look elsewhere in their attempts to replace Phil Jones.

Monaco defender Cedric Mongongu is facing a race against time to get a French passport.

The Congolese defender has played all his career in France but does have not the paperwork needed to allow a move to England.

Efforts will continue to get a passport but manager Steve Kean is looking at other options, knowing he can’t afford to wait for Mongongu’ situation to be sorted.