Samuelsen to Blackburn but Fletcher on hold

Martin Samuelsen has joined Blackburn Rovers on a season-long loan but plans are on hold to send out Ashley Fletcher. The 19-year-old Norwegian – who has signed a new four-year contract with the club – will link up with fellow Hammer Stephen Hendrie, who is also on loan at Ewood Park, for the 2016/17 campaign.Samuelsen joined League One side Peterborough United, and went on to make 20 appearances for Posh in league and cup.

He scored once for Peterborough – his side’s third in a 3-2 win over Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.

However, with Fletcher having shown so well in games so far since joining the club a possible loan deal to Leeds United is in storage!

A source said: “We will need to see where we are with signings come the deadline day but there’s no doubting that Ashley has been extremely promising.”