Allardyce bumps up bid to land Rovers defender Martin Olsson

West Ham United have pulled out the stops and made an improved offer in a bid to land Blackburn Rovers defender Martin Olsson. The Hammers are now offering £3.5million for the youngster.

It is understood that the Sweden international wants to leave Rovers and the initial bid of around £2.5m was rejected.Blackburn Rovers are reluctant to sell the 24 year-old Swede for anything less than £4million. [Read more…]