Blackburn plot move for Barcelona youngster Dos Santos as Mexican considers exit

Blackburn target: Jonathan dos Santos

Blackburn Rovers are weighing up an ambitious move for Barcelona’s Jonathan dos Santos.

The Mexico midfielder, brother of Tottenham’s Giovani, is on the fringes of Barcelona’s first-team squad but is a regular in their B side.

The 21-year-old, son of former Brazil star Zizinho, is in dispute with Barca over a new contract — as with several of their young players, he fears he will not get chances to play at the level he wants. 

Barcelona say Rovers scouts have been in attendance at recent B-team games with Dos Santos the focus of their attention. 

He was one of eight players sent home by Mexico during their preparations for the Copa America in the summer for allegedly hiring prostitutes but apologised, saying: ‘I have always been disciplined but we are all human beings — we’ve all made mistakes.’

Although Blackburn face a battle to hang on to Stoke and Tottenham target Junior Hoilett, they are eager to bring in good young players and Dos Santos fits the bill.

Out: Christopher Samba (above) faces a spell on the sidelines

Meanwhile, Rovers manager Steve Kean could be without captain Chris Samba for five weeks after he injured his hamstring in Saturday’s 1-0 league defeat  by Chelsea at Ewood Park.

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