BLACKBURN Rovers boss Steve Kean is hoping to open contract talks with Junior Hoilett in the next couple of weeks.

Hoilett is seen as one of the jewels in the Ewood crown after an explosive end to the last campaign and Rovers are keen to extend his contract beyond next summer.

The Canadian starlet is currently on a family holiday but Kean, who has returned from discussions with the club’s owners in India, is bidding to get the youngster tied down as soon as possible.