Contract talks between Tyrhys Dolan and Blackburn Rovers are on pause with the forward focused on producing his best form for the team.

The 21-year-old's current terms expire in 2024 but the club have the option to extend that by 12 months. It means Rovers still have full control of the situation, though they are keen to tie Dolan down to a new deal.

Dolan's contract negotiations have seemed more protracted than the reality. Broughton said in May the club were in talks with Dolan but he was self-representing with his agent moving between agencies.

When asked for an update in September, the Rovers Director of Football explained that he expected talks to ramp up in October, when the agency changes were complete, and that would give the club a good idea of Dolan's intentions heading into the January transfer window.

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The Lancashire Telegraph understands talks between Rovers and Dolan are on pause with the player keen to focus on his form. Dolan remains fully committed to Rovers and wants to stay at the club.

It's understood that Rovers have presented an offer to Dolan but both parties have decided to revisit the situation in the next few months. 

The forward didn't make the strongest start to the season, as he has been open about, but has been in better form over the last month His focus is staying in the team and producing the goods for Rovers on the pitch consistently. 

Similarly, the club remain hamstrung by their own financial complications with Venky's under investigation by the Indian government.

Earlier this month, Venkateshwara Hatcheries Private Limited (VHPL) received a High Court order to release £11.5million in funding to the club. This was to meet contractual obligations such as paying wages, agent fees and utility bills.

However, given the backdrop of the summer where Rovers had to cut their wage bill by 15 per cent, it's unclear how long the complications will last.

Considering Rovers have Dolan effectively tied down for 18 months, there is no immediate rush to get a new deal signed. The club retain full control of the situation with a player who wants to stay and work hard to prove his value to the team. They would also be due compensation as a result of his age, if he were to hypothetically run down his contract and leave for free.

Since Broughton came in, Rovers have tied down a lot of their key assets. In particular, the early move to sign Adam Wharton on a new deal until 2027 looks very shrewd considering the Premier League interest 12 months on.

Blackburn are in complete control of his future, which is a refreshing position to be in. Likewise with John Buckley, Jake Garrett, Hayden Carter, Scott Wharton, Jack Vale and Joe Rankin-Costello, all academy graduates who have signed new contracts at the club in the last 18 months. Throw in Aynsley Pears too and there are very few contracts left for Rovers to address.

The other contract that will expire in June is Sam Gallagher's. Once again, Rovers have the option to extend his deal by 12 months, should they wish to.

An extension would be on the striker's current terms and he is now the highest earner at the club. Considering his injury record and Rovers' finances, it will be interesting to see how they approach the situation.

Rovers have plenty of time to make a decision. If Gallagher comes back and nets 10 goals between now and May, it could be an easy decision to add 12 months to his contract. However, as with Daniel Ayala and Bradley Dack last summer, you have to weigh up all the factors in these decisions.

Of course, there is the possibility of Gallagher signing a new deal on lower terms too. All options are available and there's time for each party to explore the best option.

In 2025, Harry Pickering and Sam Szmodics' contracts are up, with the latter having a 12-month option until 2026. Dom Hyam is also on a deal until 2025.