Blackburn confirmed they hope to seal the signing of Scotland striker Paul Dickov from Leicester next week.

Foxes manager Micky Adams revealed the 31-year-old has turned down the offer of an improved contract at the relegated club.

And Blackburn say they are hoping to complete the formalities soon.

A spokesperson said: "The club and the player have reached an agreement in principle and both parties hope to complete a deal next week."

Leicester have already lost utility player Riccardo Scimeca to West Brom following their relegation from the Premiership and now Blackburn-bound Dickov has activated a similar escape clause in his contract.

Adams said: "We've done everything possible to persuade Paul to stay with us.

"I spoke with him last week before he went away on holiday and offered him a significantly increased new contract.

"Paul said he would go away and think about it and he telephoned me last night to say that he would be moving to Blackburn.

"Everyone at the club is very disappointed but Paul has done a marvellous job for us here and we wish him all the best for the future."