Blackburn Rovers have taken an interest in Japanese forward Yuki Ohashi in a bid to add more goals to their squad.

John Eustace has consistently referenced the need to add more goal-scorers to his squad. Approaching the final week of July, any additions would be welcome at this stage.

Things appear to have at least stepped up this week in their pursuit of fresh talent. Danny Batth is also another live target with other deals not dead but yet to progress from the 'interest' phase.

Throw in Ipswich Town's interest in Sam Szmodics and Rovers need to put their foot on the gas. Therefore, the potential addition of Ohashi is an interesting one.

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We don't profess to be experts on the J-League so we found someone who is, to give us a better understanding of the player Rovers are looking at recruiting.

Thanks to Dan Orlowitz, Japanese football writer, for his insight on the Sanfrecce Hiroshima forward.

How would you describe Yuki Ohashi as a forward? What type of player is he?

He's an all-around forward committed to the attack. Can hold possession, can press, can make runs behind the back line. Very dangerous when he gets the ball in the box.

What are his main strengths and weaknesses?

Aggressive when it comes to finishing, takes headers well. Incredible work rate, you'll notice how many games he goes the full 90'.

As for weaknesses... he's good, but he's J.League good, not national team good. Not a weakness so much as a question mark in terms of is he ready for this level.

How does the quality level translate from the J-League to the Championship? Do you think he can adapt to English football?

I think the Championship is probably a higher level on aggregate, but the gap isn't as far as you'd think; it's a great stepping stone for Japanese players who are transitioning to Europe.

Again, whether Ohashi is ready is a question mark - he's one of those players you could see being a lifetime J.Leaguer. 27, these days, is very late in the game to be going to Europe. But if he's looking for this challenge, he'll certainly want to prove doubters wrong.

Would you regard it as a coup? Or just a good fit for club and player?

Yu Hirakawa, who signed for Bristol City this summer from Machida Zelvia, was a coup, Ohashi would be a good fit, I think.

What are your overall thoughts on the potential signing, would he be a good addition?

Obviously, I'm not a Blackburn expert so I can't speak to where he'd fit in the squad, but he's far and away Sanfrecce's most electric player this season.

I dare say losing him would be a major dent to their domestic and international campaigns coming up. So in that sense, Hiroshima's loss would definitely be Blackburn's gain.