Lewis Dobbin, a 23-year-old English forward from Aston Villa, is considered an ambitious but potentially great target for Blackburn Rovers. A concern exists that a team with parachute payments might attempt to purchase him permanently. Dobbin received positive reviews for his performances during his two previous Championship loans at Norwich City and Preston North End. While at Preston, he primarily played as a second striker but is also capable of playing as a number 10 or on the wide left. He joined Aston Villa in July 2024 and his contract runs until 2028. In the 2025/2026 Championship season, he made 39 appearances, scoring 10 goals and providing 8 assists. The player has 2 caps for the England U19 team and, according to Transfermarkt, has a current market value of €7.00m. Several other clubs, including Preston North End, West Bromwich Albion, and Sheffield United, have also been linked with him.