Souness wants to sign trio

Souness wants to bring in Scotland international midfielder Barry Ferguson from Rangers, defender Marcus Babbell from Liverpool, and is hopeful of concluding a deal for on-trial Italian midfielder Dino Baggio, all before the transfer window closes on August 31st.

The Rovers boss has confirmed that he has had one bid for Ferguson turned down but the club will be going back to Rangers with an improved offer, while talks on the other two possible transfers are on-going.