Blackburn Rovers midfielder Danny Guthrie says that new midfielder Hope Akpan is a top signing for the club.
Guthrie was released by Championship rivals Reading at the end of last season, after making a total of 62 appearances for the club, but only made five appearances in last years disappointing season and signed a two-year deal with Blackburn Rovers.
Akpan also played at Reading with Guthrie, but had his contract at the club terminated this week so that Blackburn could sign him on a free transfer, as they can't pay any transfer fees.
They arrive at a Blackburn side in need of additions, but unable to spend money on transfer fees due to being under a transfer embargo inflicted by breaching financial fair play.
But despite competing for the same position, Guthrie thinks Akpan is a fine signing for Blackburn, telling the club's official website: "I spent a couple of years with Hope at Reading. He’s a top fella and I got on with him really well.
The Nigerian international is a decent player at Championship level and still has years ahead of him to get better, this is a good move for him, as his game time at Reading was always going to be limited.
Blackburn fans... What do you make of this news? Is Akpan a good signing? Will he start for you? Where else do you need strengthening? Let us know in the comments below!