Blackburn fail in Radzinski bid

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Blackburn Rovers have failed in a bid to sign Everton's Tomasz Radzinski.

Rovers manager Graeme Souness wanted the Canadian international to boost his strike force after a mixed season.

But Everton counterpart David Moyes is resisting any offers for the 30-year-old Canadian international.

Souness told BBC Sport: "I spoke to David Moyes on Monday and he told me Tomasz was not for sale. He is a good player, but I respect Everton's word and we will look elsewhere."

Radzinski has scored six goals this season, including the recent equaliser against Arsenal.

And boss Moyes regards him as a key figure in his striking line-up.

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Radzinski, a £4.5m buy from Anderlecht in 2001, is out of contract in 18 months and is likely to open negotiations on a new deal in the summer.

Souness is searching for a striker after missing out on USA star Brian McBride to Fulham.