Blackburn Rovers boss sends Middlesbrough a strong warning...

Following his performance for Blackburn against Everton, Valerien Ismael spoke on Callum Brittain’s future.

Valerien Ismael given Middlesbrough a clear transfer warning, stating that if no one reaches Blackburn Rovers’

valuation of the right back, the club will risk expiring Callum Brittain’s contract in the upcoming year.

This summer, Boro has made Brittain their primary priority in an effort to bolster their defense’s right flank. With

only a year left on his current Rovers contract, the 27-year-old turned down the Lancashire team’s most recent offer

of an extension, reportedly because he is eager to consider a move to Boro.

Valerien Ismael has sent Middlesbrough a clear transfer notice, threatening to terminate Callum Brittain’s contract

in the coming year if no one meets Blackburn Rovers’ asking price for the right defender.

This summer, Boro has made Brittain their primary target in an effort to bolster their defense’s right flank. With only

one year left on his current Rovers deal, the 27-year-old turned down the Lancashire team’s most recent offer of an

extension, reportedly because he is eager to look into a move to Boro.

“Last week, we came to an agreement with Callum,” he told the Lancashire Telegraph. I can tell I like him because he

is really professional. He is a key player for us, and our position is very clear. We’ll be pleased if he remains. He will

go if he must, but only if the club can afford it.

“I believe it’s evident that he still enjoys playing for Blackburn. We are aware of the circumstances; his contract is for

one year. However, we are aware of what he contributes to the tea. He will be pleased to stay if we ask him to. After

then, anything can happen in football, so you never know. However, as of right now, Callum is back on track and

acting like a professional, which is the only change.

The Frenchman goes on to say that they will play hardball and would be pleased to retain him until his contract

expires next summer if necessary: “When the club wants a player to leave, you put him on the side, he trains on his

own and you wait until you get the offer for them to leave. That is not our case.

“We are happy with Callum and if we have to go until the end of the season to risk that he goes for free, we will do it.

We are clear within the club, he’s such an important player for me personally as well. That’s why we won’t change

our stance. It’s important for him to play and he knows that. He feels the love we give him and as long as he’s a

Blackburn player, he’s my player.

“On this choice, we are all very in agreement. We had an offer on the table if it was about money. With this

arrangement, we are not relying on financial gain. Everyone is aware that Callum is something special to us. We’re

willing to accept the chance of playing through the season.

“You can never predict what might occur if he remains with us. Our offer to extend his contract was compelling. In

football, things may change rapidly.

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