SAM Allardyce will not be leaving Blackburn Rovers for Dubai club Al Ahli.

A source close to the Rovers boss has scotched recent rumours linking him with a move to manage in the Middle East, saying: “There is no truth in Sam going to Dubai, other than perhaps for a holiday.”

Rovers supporters have been growing increasingly concerned over Big Sam’s future over the past few days with reports claiming he was a serious contender for the job at Al Ahli.

Allardyce being currently on holiday in Dubai has not helped the speculation but an insider has revealed there is nothing sinister going on as he continues to prepare for the new Premier League season.