A stumbling hurdle for the new manager of Blackburn Rovers is revealed when Steve Cooper and Gary O’Neil are named.

Following the unexpected departure of John Eustace to Derby County,

Blackburn Rovers is still looking for a new manager.

However, a financial roadblock has surfaced with reference to the

compensation package offered for the position.

After barely escaping relegation to League One the previous season and losing top scorer Sammie Szmodics,

the play-off contenders have surpassed everyone’s expectations this season.

Following a successful transfer window, the former Premier League

winners are again vying for a spot back in the top division.

Those aspirations were slightly dashed by Swansea City’s thumping victory on Saturday,

and Rovers are now in danger of falling out of the top six.

To make matters worse, according to journalist Alan

According to Nixon, the Rovers’ management is offering almost £600,000 annually,

along with bonuses and the chance to win a promotion. O’Neil and Cooper,

two past top flight picks who are currently unemployed, aren’t being drawn to this contract, though.

Blackburn has been searching for a new manager who can carry on the work that the former

Birmingham City manager began since Eustace left earlier this month.

Richie Wellens of Leyton Orient was reportedly considered, although it has been

reported that he was not selected for interviews.

Blackburn will want to make sure they can find their next manager as quickly as

possible because the team is presently sixth in the

Championship standings and has a strong chance of going to the playoffs. However,