BLACKBURN Rovers could make a surprise transfer raid on Bury before the March 25 deadline. Ewood Park boss Brian Kidd ran the rule over the Shakers' home draw with Crystal Palace on Saturday with his interest believed to be focused on Gigg Lane pair Chris Lucketti and Dean Kiely.

Lucketti, the subject of offers from Birmingham City, Bradford and Huddersfield Town already this season, is currently rated at £1.5m while keeper Kiely would command even more.

Despite Blackburn's precarious position in the Premiership where they are currently in the relegation zone, their defence is not the major concern with 38 goals conceded in 27 league games.

But Kidd could soon find himself wanting goalkeeping cover with Tim Flowers ready to quit the club after losing his first team place and Kiely is widely believed to be the outstanding talent outside the top flight.

Bury full back Dean West is almost certainly out of tomorrow's relegation showdown with Bristol City after a virus prevented him from breathing freely during Saturday's game.

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