Vieri trial at Blackburn extended

Vieri has topped the scoring charts in Italy and Spain

Blackburn are to hand Italian striker Christian Vieri another chance to earn a contract at Ewood Park after he impressed during a recent trial spell.

The 36-year-old ex-Juventus and Inter Milan star spent a week with Rovers at a pre-season training camp in Austria and will join them on tour in Italy.

He is a free agent after leaving Atalanta at the end of last season.

"We'll see how long he wants to give it to see if he can get to Premier League level," said Rovers boss Sam Allardyce.

"We'll take as long as it needs, hopefully to get there in the end."

Blackburn are looking for a striker to fill the gap left by the departure of Roque Santa Cruz, who has moved to Manchester City.

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Vieri, who has also played for Atletico Madrid, Lazio, AC Milan and Fiorentina, has scored 185 goals in 330 league matches.

Rovers defender Stephen Warnock has certainly been impressed by what he has seen of Vieri so far.

"He proved at the training camp he has the ability to finish out of nowhere," he stated.

"He's a very strong player and very awkward to play against. He could be a good addition."