Sources: Blackburn plan to accept new offer for contract rebel
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(Credit: Imago) Mon 23 February 2026 8:00, UK Blackburn Rovers could be tempted to accept new offers for Todd Cantwell when the summer transfer window opens amid growing interest.The 27-year-old is attracting interest from a number of top clubs including his former side Rangers and is believed to have had his head turned.Michael O’Neill‘s side are determined to keep hold of the player who has become a key part of their squad despite missing their last two games, both of which have been wins.However, as I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast, Blackburn will be unable to keep Cantwell if they are relegated.This comes after they failed to make progress in the latest round of contract talks with the midfielder who is reluctant to put pen to paper as things stand.Read more: Supercomputer makes Blackburn relegation prediction.Blackburn could accept Todd Cantwell offerFootball Insider revealed on 22 February that Blackburn’s contract talks with Cantwell have stalled as a result of their ongoing battle against relegation. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Rovers are currently 20th in the Championship table, just five points above the relegation zone, although their recent form has given them renewed optimism.However, should they take a downturn and end up on the wrong side of the fight for survival, they will likely be forced to sell their best players including Cantwell.Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: “If Blackburn were to go down, then maybe Cantwell might be moved on, but yeah I don’t think there’s any chance he will be moved on with a possible return to Rangers.“Blackburn, right now, do need Todd Cantwell fit and firing because they’re in this relegation dogfight in the Championship and are looking to keep hold of him.“But if they go down, he might be looking elsewhere to see who might come in for him.“He’s obviously just over a year left on his contract at Blackburn.
There’s been suggestions that they’ve been trying to tie him down to a new contract without success.Credit: Getty Images“I don’t see it for the life of me that Rangers would consider a move to bring Todd Cantwell back to the club. A lot of the fans weren’t happy with him.
“He had a fallout with the then-manager Philippe Clement, had submitted two transfer requests during his time at Ibrox as well.”Read more: Rangers fans have reacted to Cantwell’s potential return.Rangers make decision about re-signing CantwellRangers are among a number of clubs being linked with a move for Cantwell in the summer transfer window, with his contract situation attracting interest.His current deal is set to run until 2027, but if Blackburn are unable to reach an agreement over an extension, they could be forced to cash in early.However, Football Insider exclusively revealed on 20 February that Rangers are not interested in Cantwell and will not be among those looking to lure him away.Credit: ImagoThe midfielder never managed to get the fans on side at Ibrox, fell out with then-manager Philippe Clement, and submitted multiple transfer requests.Any speculation that a return to Glasgow could be on the cards has now been dismissed, despite reports elsewhere that he could become a target.For the latest Rangers transfer news and updates on Danny Rohl’s plans, head to Ibrox News.