Blackburn Rovers are interested in signing Alan Browne, a 31-year-old central midfielder from Ireland who was on loan at Boro last season. It is a difficult deal to complete and there is a lot of interest from other Championship clubs. While Boro had considered re-signing Browne, his return is now considered unlikely because the club is considering other options. A resolution is not expected soon, as the player is currently part of Sunderland's squad in the USA. The Irish international has 39 caps and 5 goals for his country and has a contract with Sunderland until June 2027. His current market value is €2.00m, according to Transfermarkt.