FIERY French midfielder Mario Espartero is on his way to Ewood for a three-day trial.

Rovers boss Graeme Souness will run the rule over the tough-tackling Metz player, who is also being tracked by Glasgow giants Rangers, this week.

The 24-year-old, who has been dogged by disciplinary problems in France, would cost Rovers in the region of £1.5 million.

Rovers chief executive John Williams confirmed that the midfield battler was a player Souness was looking at.

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