Blackburn have had a bid for Holland defender Andre Ooijer accepted by PSV Eindhoven.

It is understood the fee for the 32-year-old is in the region of £2.1million.

Blackburn boss Mark Hughes said: "We have been looking to add to our central defensive options all this summer.

"Ooijer has great experience. He has played at the highest level and would be a real asset for us."

Ooijer has been a long-term target for Hughes and his departure from PSV was virtually guaranteed when he made himself unavailable for last weekend's match against NEC Nijmegen.

Coach Ronald Koeman explained by the player's absence by saying: "He indicated he was not mentally fit and felt incapable of playing."