Blackburn Rovers 'need to cash in now' as Celtic eye £3-4m transfer raid | OneFootball

Blackburn's goalkeeper is attracting interest from Scotland, and the club could sell him before the transfer window closes.

Blackburn Rovers were just moments away from delivering the first shock of the Championship season against Wolves on Friday night, but were cruelly denied by a last-gasp Raul Jimenez penalty.

Despite the late drama, returning boss Tony Mowbray can be proud of the fight his side put up, and it will give them plenty of confidence for the rest of the campaign.

Rovers have had a pretty quiet summer on the transfer front, with just Moussa Baradji, Jayden Fevrier and Sam Morsy arriving at Ewood Park.

However, there may well be more departures at the club before the window closes, with one man catching the eye of Scottish champions Celtic.

Why Blackburn Rovers may sell Balazs Toth to Celtic

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Balazs Toth retained his place between the sticks for Blackburn's season opener against Burton Albion in the EFL Cup and was given the nod for the Championship curtain-raiser against Wolves.

The Hungary international made 34 league appearances last term, missing a chunk of the campaign after undergoing knee surgery, and has remained ahead of fellow goalkeeper Aynsley Pears.

On the day of the Old Gold clash, Toth was linked with a move to Scottish giants Celtic, with reports suggesting that Rovers are looking for between £3-4million for his services.

When asked whether that would represent a fair fee for his club's goalkeeper, Blackburn fan pundit Simon Middleshurst shared his opinion on the matter.

"Ideally, we'd probably like a bit more, but then again he's only got 12 months left on his contract, so £3-4m still wouldn't be too bad," he told Football League World. "We'd probably want to cash in if that is the case.

"It's not ideal, but it's happened before. We had it a couple of seasons ago with Sammie Szmodics; Ipswich came in just after the Championship season had started, so it's not something new.

"We knew it was going to happen, but if it's going to, then they need to cash in now; don't leave it too long."

How did Toth perform against Wolves amidst transfer speculation?

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Whether he had transfer speculation on his mind during the Wolves encounter, only Toth knows, but he did not deliver his finest performance against the Black Country club.

The Hungarian made one save against Cesar Peixoto's men, facing an xG on target (xGOT) of 1.19, but notably prevented -0.81 goals, according to Fotmob.

Toth was not at fault for any of Wolves' goals and was powerless to stop Jimenez's stuttering penalty, so all in all it was a respectable display, while he did not do anything to enhance his reputation.

What Rovers must consider before selling Toth

There are a couple of significant factors Rovers must consider before selling their number one, but the club are running out of time if they are to find an adequate resolution to the situation.

Crucially, the 28-year-old is just one of two goalkeepers in Mowbray's first-team squad alongside Pears, so the club would surely need to line up a replacement before any deal is sanctioned.

The other thing Blackburn must consider is Toth's contract situation, as he has less than a year remaining on his current deal, so £3-4m would represent good value.

With the transfer window closing on the evening of September 1, Blackburn Rovers are pressed for time but can find an outcome that pleases all parties.