Blackburn Rovers are reportedly eyeing young Arsenal and Liverpool youth team players Jason Banton and Nathan Eccleston, both of whom are England youth internationals.

Banton is said to have had a disagreement with the north-London club, and as such it is claimed that the 16-year-old versatile forward’s future is no more with the Gunners, thus alerting the rivals.

Blackburn boss Paul Ince is looking to bolster the youth ranks with the Ewood Park outfit, and could have another David Bentley situation for the Rovers with the former Rovers star developing into a fine player after coming from Arsenal in 2006 before eventually leaving the Lancashire outfit this summer for Tottenham Hotspur.

Meanwhile, Eccleston, who features for the Reds U-18’s and reserves, is also reported to be on Ince’s radar. The 17-year-old striker is highly-rated by the Merseysiders for his ability and hunger for goals. As such, the Reds are likely to ward off any attempt by the rivals to capture the Manchester-born player.