Blackburn Rovers have tried so desperately to keep rising star Junior Hoilett at Ewood Park following the club's relegation, nevertheless it appears they're going to ultimately fail. The player will still net Rovers a tiny fee despite the fact that he will be from contract as a result of his young age, nevertheless the loss of his talent is much more painful than could have been expected.
Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Tottenham have got all had moments of curiosity in the player but it appears that German Bundesliga club Borussia Monchengladbach include here the surprise leaders inside the race to sign the talented young Canadian international.
Monchengladbach finished in the UEFA Champions League places in the Bundesliga this year and offers a much quicker option to first team action and top European competition than Arsenal or Bayern Munich, and Tottenham are just set to make available UEFA Europa League football.
Hoilett which familiar with the Bundesliga and German football because of several loan spells to the nation when he was younger. The Sun claims that his impending move might be the spark of the mass exodus of players from Blackburn inside coming weeks.
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