Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Nyambe is set to sign a new deal with the club, according to HITC Sport.

Sources close to HITC Sport believe that Ryan Nyambe is close to agreeing a new contract with Blackburn Rovers, which is likely to fend off any interest from teams in the Championship.

The young full-back made his breakthrough into the senior team last season and was a rare shining light for Rovers as they suffered relegation to the third tier of English football.

Nyambe played 28 games for Blackburn Rovers last season and established himself as a regular starter at right back or as a right wing back.

Tony Mowbray is desperate to keep the Namibian youngster, who is about to enter the final year of his contract with the Lancashire based outfit.

With his current deal set to expire in summer 2018, Blackburn Rovers are set to reward Ryan Nyambe with a new long-term deal and improved terms.

Blackburn Rovers are hoping that a new contract will help fend off interest from other clubs as they seek to keep Ryan Nyambe ahead of their League One campaign.

Tony Mowbray sees the 19-year-old as a vital cog in his plans for the upcoming season.

It is now looking likely that the talented teenager will pen a new contract with the former Premier League champions, who are aiming to win promotion back to the second tier.

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