New Blackburn manager Ince to make move for Liverpool midfielder Pennant

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New Blackburn boss Paul Ince is set to make a bid for Liverpool's Jermaine Pennant.

Ince sees Pennant as an ideal replacement in midfield for David Bentley, who is on the verge of leaving Ewood Park for Tottenham.

An initial bid will be in the region of £6 million, although this may have to be increased with Liverpool holding out for a price similar to the £6.7 million they paid Birmingham for Pennant two years ago.

A switch for Pennant, as reported in the Sun, would see him guaranteed regular football, as opposed to the frustration of limited opportunities at Anfield.

Ince is determined to sign some new players as he prepares for a first season in the big time as manager, after success with Stockport and MK Dons.

He already has an 'agreement' to land midfielder Carlos Villanueva from Chile, while Robbie Fowler is at the club on trial.