According to the Lancashire Telegraph, Blackburn Rovers plans to loan out Leo Duru later this month to interested EFL and MLS clubs.
Blackburn Rovers are focussing on strengthening their team during the winter transfer window to maintain their play-off spot.
However, even before new players arrive, there is still the possibility that some will leave Ewood Park this month.
There are periphery players who could benefit from fresh starts, but there are also academy-bred teenagers looking to acquire professional experience elsewhere in the second half of the season.
Leo Duru, a superb right-back, appears to be on the verge of leaving Blackburn Rovers.
According to the Lancashire Telegraph, Rovers plan to transfer the US youth international on loan. A move may not occur until later this month, but interest in the 19-year-old is already evident in the early parts of the window.
The League Two duoCarlisle United and Barrow are interested in re-signing Duru, and other MLS teams are also interested (unnamed).
The next step for Duru
Manchester-born Duru has been in the Blackburn Rovers academy setup for a while and he’s been a mainstay at both U18 and U21 level over the years.
Duru has played frequently at all levels and made two senior appearances for the Lancashire club, and there is a growing belief that the time has come for him to be tried in senior games on a consistent basis. A loan would provide precisely that.
Rovers, on the other hand, will undoubtedly exercise caution with their next move. While an MLS move is appealing, an EFL club such as Carlisle United or Barrow will be able to closely monitor Duru’s performance.
Who else could head out?
As previously stated, the focus will be on introducing new faces to Ewood Park, although some may leave this month as well.
Jake Garrett, recently recalled from Bristol Rovers, is a strong candidate for a new loan.
Youngsters such as Felix Goddard, Tom Atcheson, Kristi Montgomery, and Harrison Wood have already spent time on loan this season, so the Championship club may consider sending them out again to continue their development in first-team football.
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