Blackburn boss seeks transfer budget increase after owner talks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 3:10 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Blackburn Rovers manager Tony Mowbray is optimistic after meeting with the club's owners in Switzerland to discuss increasing the transfer budget. The club has only made one new signing this summer, prompting Mowbray to urge for more financial support to enhance competitiveness in the Championship. Blackburn finished 20th last season, raising concerns about relegation risks without additional players. Mowbray emphasized the need for strategic recruitment to replicate other clubs' successes, such as Hull City, which advanced to the Premier League after a similar struggle. He left the meeting hopeful that the owners will consider his appeal for more resources.
- •Mowbray met owners to discuss transfer budget on August 5.
- •Only one signing, Jayden Fevrier, has been made so far.
- •Blackburn finished 20th in the Championship last season.
- •Mowbray's goal is to build a competitive squad for this season.
- •He cited Hull City's rise as a model for potential success.
- 3:10 PMYahoo Sports — Blackburn boss optimistic after talks with owners to increase transfer budget
"Blackburn Rovers manager Tony Mowbray revealed he has met with the club’s owners as he seeks more support in the transfer market.Blackburn have made just one new signing so far this summer – Jayde...
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