Former Wigan Athletic loanee, Kristofer Haestad, is a target for Blackburn Rovers according to the Norwegian midfielder′s agent.
The 23-year-old struggled to make his mark with the Latics after joining them on loan in the January transfer window, making just one start before heading back to his homeland to IK Start.
However, Haestad′s agent, Rune Hauge, claims that Blackburn are now keen on his client.
He told the FVN website: "I can confirm that there is interest. I have talked to Blackburn recently and Kristofer is on their list. I would not be surprised if Rovers table an offer when the window opens."
"I am surprised that it has come up this fast," Haestad himself added.
"To move to England again is not something I am thinking about after what happened at Wigan."
01 04 2007
Wigan have released Norway international Kristofer Haestad from his loan contract by mutual consent.
Haestad, who only came to the JJB Stadium in January, will now return to his parent club IFK Start.
Latics manager Paul Jewell has been unable to offer the midfielder regular football, but hailed his professionalism during his short spell.
He told the club′s official website: "I cannot fault anything in Kristofer′s character and commitment, which has always been first class, but I think he found it difficult to adjust to the demands of the Premiership. Everyone at the club wishes him all the best for the future."
Haestad was also upbeat about his spell at Wigan and refused to rule out a return to English football in the future.
He said: "I enjoyed coming to England and obviously I′m a bit disappointed. But working under Paul Jewell was a good experience for me and I would love to have another chance to come to England in the future."
