With David Bentley’s move to Tottenham reportedly set to be sealed before the end of the week, Blackburn Rovers are now determined to prevent any more players leaving the Ewood Park.

Left-back Stephen Warnock and striker Roque Santa Cruz are now under the spotlight as their suitors are said to be concentrating on prising them away from Paul Ince’s side.

England international Warnock is a target for Newcastle United, while Paraguay’s Santa Cruz is reported to be a top target for former Rovers boss Mark Hughes, who is now in charge at Manchester City, and also linked with Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham.

However, the Lancashire Telegraph claims the Rovers board are adamant neither Warnock nor Santa Cruz will be leaving.

Meanwhile, 23-year-old England international winger Bentley is reported in The Independent as being on the verge of a medical set for today. Spurs could sign him before travelling to Holland this weekend for pre-season preparations.