Rovers have published a statement providing an update on the ongoing appeal against the EFL’s decision to reject the registration applications for two players.

Deadline day deals for Nottingham Forest midfielder Lewis O’Brien and Rochdale prospect Ethan Brierley weren’t accepted by the EFL, a decision that the club appealed against.

Rovers are now pushing for a hearing with an independent arbitrator in a bid to speed up the matter, but that is yet to take place.

It means the matter remains ongoing, with Rovers and the EFL finalising their respective legal submissions.

A club statement read: “Blackburn Rovers can provide the following update to supporters regarding its ongoing attempts to find a positive resolution to its January transfer activity when two registration applications were rejected following the closure of the transfer window.

“In the best interests of the players involved, the club has tried to conclude this matter as quickly as possible via an independent arbitrator, but due to the complexities involved, the confidential legal process is ongoing.

“Throughout this process, Rovers has been in regular dialogue with the players’ clubs, Nottingham Forest and Rochdale AFC, along with the players’ representatives.

“Rovers and the EFL will continue to work on finalising their respective legal submissions over the coming days in order to get this matter concluded at the earliest opportunity.

“The club wishes to thank its supporters, along with all interested parties, for their patience and cooperation during this period.”