£15 million will secure Arsenal and Tottenham target Chris Samba

by Kieran Evans. Published Tue 26 Jul 2011 12:30, Last updated: 2011-07-26

According to reports Blackburn Rovers want £15 million for defender Chris Samba.

The Daily Star Sunday claims the Congo international was originally valued at £8 million but is now £12 million.

It is understood that Rovers are now quoting nearly double their original valuation due to the interest of North London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham.

Blackburn boss Steve Kean doesn’t want to lose the 27-year-old having seen his central-defensive partner Phil Jones move to Manchester United for £16.5 million.

But Blackburn’s cash problems mean it would be difficult for them to resist a big bid for Samba.

Comments about £15 million will secure Arsenal and Tottenham target Chris Samba

Erm... Bit of twisting of the truth going on here. Rovers have always valued Chris at £12million. It was the media that didn't.
tombo1984, My house around 10 months ago

If samba goes we will be favourites for the drop. It was due to Chris and his never say die attitude that helped to keep us up.
rovermitch, clitheroe, lancashire around 10 months ago

Another load of rubbish to try and get this player to go to the south.We do not have a cash problem.Try picking on amother club. I know QPR.
Ron Rover, Fleetwood around 10 months ago

will wenger sign samba for 15 million? I as a person doubts it. Totteham may though.
samuel, nigeria around 10 months ago

Arsenal defence is shaky just go for Samba to strengten the defence.
Mussa, Kenya around 10 months ago

If Samba goes without a comparable replacement we will go down. His defensive qualities kept us up last season
rovermitch, clitheroe, lancashire around 10 months ago