Blackburn Targets Rennes Winger Olivier Thomert

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce has revealed that the club is leading a three-club chase for Rennes winger Olivier Thomert.

It is believed that Wigan and Birmingham are also in the mix for the 29-year-old, who has fallen out with Rennes coach Frederic Antonetti.

Olivier Thomert is 1.85 m or 6 ft 1 inches and plays as a left winger.