Fowler joins Blackburn

“We have agreed in principle a three-month pay-as-you-play deal and we hope to have it tied up by the end of the week,” said Blackburn chairman John Williams.

“If we go ahead on that basis and get it registered then if the manager wants him he would be able to be in the squad against Arsenal on Saturday.”

The 33-year-old has also been linked with Norwegian side SK Brann.