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Dunn bid rejected

Blackburn have turned down Birmingham's club-record £5.5million move for David Dunn.

The England midfielder is known to be unhappy with life at Ewood Park after a much-publicised bust-up with boss Graeme Souness over his 'lifestyle'.

Blues manager Steve Bruce made a bid for the player late last week after being given the green light by club owner David Sullivan following their successful first season in the Premiership.

However, it is believed the deal, which would have eclipsed the £4.25million Bruce shelled out for Republic of Ireland striker Clinton Morrison 12 months ago, included only a £3million downpayment with further instalments dependent on Birmingham's continued survival in the top flight.

With other clubs, notably Everton, also expressing an interest in 23-year-old Dunn, who now seems certain to leave his hometown club this summer despite agreeing to come off the transfer list towards the end of the season, the Rovers board have knocked it back.

It leaves Bruce, who has also been linked with Manchester United stand-in keeper Roy Carroll, to decide whether to pursue his interest or turn his attentions elsewhere.

Dunn seemed to lose his way after making his England debut against Portugal in December and was controversially placed on the transfer list by Souness, who didn't believe the player's personal life was conduicive to that of a professional footballer.

Dunn flatly denied this allegation and although Souness has since relented, the pair hardly speak to each other and while no doubt saddened to lose a player of undoubted talent, the Rovers boss might find the cash handy as he tries to keep hold of star duo Damien Duff and Brad Friedel.