Hoilett: Outbound Rover?

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Hoilett’s future up in the air

Junior Hoilett’s future at Blackburn remains uncertain although he is likely to stay put until the end of the season, so says the player’s father and agent David Hoilett Sr.

The 21-year-old forward’s contract expires in the summer, with Hoilett Sr revealing there has been no recent talks of a new deal.

Prized Rovers defender Chris Samba submitted a transfer request on Monday; and Hoilett Sr suspects his situation is the club’s priority at the moment.

“Considering his contract, there have not been any talks recently and to be honest I don’t really see any at the moment. I don’t think there will any more talks at the moment,” Hoilett Sr told The IBTimes UK.

“Concerning a move to other clubs, it is a bit up in the air at the minute. I can see with the club knowing that they will get some sort of compensation; it may not be within their best interests to off-load him considering what is going on with (Christopher) Samba at the moment.

“I can’t really see them letting both of them go at the same time and with Junior’s contract ending at the end of the year, the value they could get for Junior would be less than what they would get for Samba.”

Rovers are guaranteed development compensation for Hoilett Jr should he leave at the end of the campaign as he is under the age of 24.