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Blackburn Rovers have signed Barnsley full-back Callum Brittain for an undisclosed fee on a four-year deal.

The 24-year-old made 37 appearances as the Tykes finished bottom of the Championship in 2021-22.

He could make his debut for Jon Dahl Tomasson's side against QPR on Saturday, 30 July.

"His profile fits exactly with the playing model we are building at the club," director of football Gregg Broughton told the club website.

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Liverpool have loaned midfielder Tyler Morton to Blackburn Rovers for the 2022-23 Championship season.

The 19-year-old has played nine games for his parent club, including Champions League and Premier League outings against AC Milan and Arsenal.

Morton is also an England Under-20 international, having made his debut in November 2021.

"We have had to wait patiently for Tyler," director of football Gregg Broughton told the club website.

"He has been so close to Liverpool's first team for the whole of pre-season, but after seeing what he did in some big games for Liverpool last year, we believe he was worth waiting for."

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Blackburn have signed Peterborough forward Sammie Szmodics for an undisclosed fee.

Szmodics, 26, has agreed a three-year deal after helping Posh to a season-opening 3-2 win at Cheltenham Town.

Blackburn began their Championship campaign with a 1-0 win over QPR.

Morton is also an England Under-20 international, having made his debut in November 2021.

"We have had to wait patiently for Tyler," director of football Gregg Broughton told the Rovers website.

Szmodics began his career at Colchester United, and also had a spell with Bristol City before joining Peterborough in 2020, initially on loan.

"We identified that we needed to add both athleticism and another goal threat to the squad, and Sammie gives us both of these qualities," said Broughton.

"When he was played centrally for the final 10 Championship games of last season, we saw Sammie recreate his form from League One, with four goals and an assist, along with both the creative and physical metrics of an attacking midfielder who will add a different dimension to our group."

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Dom Hyam is a real threat at set pieces, having scored nine times in his 192 appearances for Coventry City
Dom Hyam is a real threat at set pieces, having scored nine times in his 192 appearances for Coventry City
Blackburn have signed Coventry defender Dom Hyam for an undisclosed fee.

The 26-year-old centre-half, who made 192 appearances in five years since leaving Reading for the Sky Blues in May 2017, has signed a three-year deal.

Rovers director of football Gregg Broughton said: "Our initial approach to Coventry City in July was met with a clear message that he was not for sale.

"However, when it became apparent this week that their stance had changed, we had no hesitation."

Hyam, who is Rovers' third summer signing following Tyler Morton and Sammie Szmodics, joins a team who have lost their last three games after opening the season with three straight wins.

In a statement confirming Hyam's departure, Coventry said they "would like to wish Dom the best of luck for the future, and thank him for his contribution."

Mark Robins' side are currently bottom of the early season table, having picked up just one point from their opening three away games.

They have so far been unable to stage any home fixtures following the damage to the pitch at the CBS Arena and subsequent remedial work, after hosting summer concerts and 65 rugby union sevens matches at last motnh's Commonwealth Games.

City are scheduled to stage their first home game of the campaign when they play Ryan Lowe's Preston on Wednesday night.

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Blackburn Rovers have signed defender Clinton Mola from German Bundesliga side Stuttgart on a season-long loan with an option to buy.

The 21-year-old began his career with Chelsea and won the FA Youth Cup as part of their academy setup.

He went on to join Stuttgart in 2020 and helped them win promotion to the Bundesliga in his first season.

"He brings pace, ability and desire to fulfil his potential," director of football Gregg Broughton said.

"He was brave enough to go abroad at a young age to play first-team football and now comes to Rovers as a regular England international at Under-20 and Under-21 level, and with experience in the Bundesliga."

Mola is Blackburn's sixth signing of the summer, alongside Callum Brittain, Tyler Morton, Sammie Szmodics, Dominic Hyam and George Hirst.

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Blackburn Rovers forward Jack Vale has signed a new three-year deal to remain with the Championship club until the end of the 2024-25 season.

The 21-year-old joined the club's academy from Cymru Premier side The New Saints when he was 14.

Vale has made a total of 12 Rovers appearances, including nine this season, and signs with the option of a further year with the club.

"I've loved every minute, so I'm just glad to carry on the journey," he said.

"I've been here for a while now, so I think the club have shown how much loyalty they've put in me and I'll give loyalty back, so I'm glad they've trusted me and given me a new deal.

"I was in the last year of my contract, so I obviously wanted to stay here, carry on playing here and do what I can to help the club."

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Blackburn Rovers defender Scott Wharton has extended his contract until the end of the 2026-27 season.

The 25-year-old, whose younger brother Adam is also part of Rovers' first-team squad, made his debut for his hometown club at the age of 18.

"I've been here a long time already, but to stay for another four years is a proud moment for me and my family," he told the club website.

"I think it's promising and there are positive things to come."

Jon Dahl Tomasson's Blackburn are fifth in the Championship as they look to secure a place in the end-of-season play-offs.