The Championship side are currently facing huge financial problems, according to reports.

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Last week, Jon Dahl Tomasson’s side were in Austria as they began their preparations for the new season.

But, on their return home they could not get a direct flight back and landed in Frankfurt and stayed overnight.

A small amount of seats were available at a premium price the following day.

That forced Blackburn chiefs into giving the players the option of arranging their own return to the UK.

However, they were told that any cost would have to come out of their own pockets.

Some senior players took the club up on their offer and bought their own flights home.

However, younger staff members remained in Frankfurt for one more night.

Blackburn are believed to be facing legal action from agents over overdue fees.

However, their coffers could be swelled by the sale of wonderkid, Ashley Phillips.

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The 18-year-old centre-back is a target for Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou.

But, Rovers have slapped a £9,45million price tag on their star asset.

They already lost a hefty sum – losing star man Ben Brereton Diaz to Villarreal when his contract expired this summer.