Blackman last started a match on 1 January 2008

Sam Allardyce has made his first addition to Blackburn's squad by signing Macclesfield striker Nick Blackman on a two-and-a-half-year deal.

The 19-year-old earned his contract after impressing while training with Rovers earlier this season.

Allardyce has also taken Ivory Coast international defender Marco Zoro on trial from Benfica.

And Rovers are also close to completing a loan deal of France international defender Gael Givet from Marseille.

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