Premier League Luton Town could reignite their interest in Rovers goalkeeper Thomas Kaminski ahead of the new season.
The Hatters have been linked with a host of shot stoppers this summer including Kaminski, who has been with Rovers since 2020.
Rob Edwards is in need of goalkeeping reinforcements as his side prepares for life in the top flight, having beat Coventry on penalties in last season’s play-off final at Wembley.
Luton are understood to have tabled bids for the Belgian earlier this summer, but they were someway short of his valuation.
The Lancashire Telegraph previously reported that Rovers would want between £3m and £4m if they are to allow Kaminski, who has two years left to run on his contract, leave this summer.
Reports suggest the Hatters could now revisit their interest in the 30-year-old after missing out on Tom Heaton, who had a move to Kenilworth Road blocked by Manchester United to provide cover at Old Trafford.
Kaminski has proven to be a consistent performer across his 118 appearances since joining from KAA Gent in the summer of 2020 for a fee around £450,000.
That has ensured the Belgian has been around the national squad ever since his move to Ewood Park.
However, he found himself out of the side during the final stages of last season as Jon Dahl Tomasson stuck with Aynsley Pears following the March international break.
Pears initially came into the side while Kaminski was sidelined by a knee injury, which kept him out of action for a couple of months.
The 25-year-old was then rewarded for his displays with a new four-year contract, which raised questions about Kaminski’s long-term future.
Rovers have previously stressed they are in no rush to lose Kaminski and want to have two goalkeepers competing for the No.1 spot.
Meanwhile, former Rovers head of recruitment Luke Dowling is set to take up a similar role at Sheffield Wednesday following their promotion from League One.
Dowling has also previously worked at Leeds, Nottingham Forest and Watford among others. His most recent role was at West Brom, overseeing the Baggies’ football department.
Wednesday boss Xisco Munoz confirmed the news and believes the addition will have a positive impact at Hillsborough.
He told The Yorkshire Post: “As I said in my first press conference, the market is not easy. You have a lot of things and different situations.
“But I'm very happy with the club because they are giving me more support with Luke.
"I think everybody knows about Luke and his experience of the Championship. I think he's a very good addition for us."
Munoz took charge at Wednesday earlier this summer, succeeding ex-Rovers coach Darren Moore in the hot seat.
Tomasson’s men make the trip to Hillsborough on Saturday, December 2 with the reverse fixture at Ewood Park currently scheduled for Saturday, April 20.
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