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'Brittain can go but only for right price'

'Brittain can go but only for right price'

BBC News21-07-2025
Blackburn boss Valerien Ismael says defender Callum Brittain will be allowed to run out his contract if the club do not receive an offer for him that meets their valuation.The 27-year-old's deal expires at the end of the 2025-26 season and while Rovers are hoping to extend his stay, he could end up leaving for free.Brittain has rejected the offer of a new Rovers contract amid reported interest from other clubs."If he has to leave, he will leave, but he will only leave if the price is right for the club," Ismael told BBC Radio Lancashire."We are happy with Callum and if we have to go until the end of the season and risk that Callum goes for free, we'll do it. We are clear within the club."We made a strong offer to extend his contract and, at some point, maybe the thing can change."Brittain had refused to play in Rovers' friendly against Accrington Stanley but did make an appearance during their 1-0 victory over Everton on Saturday.
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