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Manager Sam Allardyce has revealed that West Ham are still locked in negotiations with Blackburn Rovers as they look to thrash out a deal for defender Martin Olsson.

Blackburn reportedly rejected the Hammers’ initial £2 million offer for the 24-year-old Sweden international but Allardyce says talks are ongoing with the Championship club.

Allardyce worked with full back Olsson during his time at Ewood Park and admits a left sided defender is his top priority after injuries to Joey O’Brien and George McCartney.
Allardyce was forced to start 18-year-old academy product Dan Potts in Sunday’s 2-2 FA Cup draw with Manchester United having recalled the youngster from loan at Colchester United.
Quizzed on reports that Blackburn are asking for £7 million for Olsson, Allardyce said: "I don’t think that’s true, no, but we have made an enquiry. Ongoing negotiations at the moment."