Mark Hitchen has suggested Dominic Ballard, an English centre-forward, as a player for Blackburn Rovers to seriously consider. The 20-year-old is described as offering pace and direct running, which are attributes the club is said to lack. Although a potential deal is viewed as difficult because he only joined Leyton Orient in September, his output is steadily improving, with 12 goals and 3 assists in 19 games this season. A transfer could still be possible, as Leyton Orient's record sale is reportedly no more than £1.5m. Ballard has 6 caps and 2 goals for England U20, is under contract until June 2028, and has a current market value of €800k according to Transfermarkt.