BLACKBURN Rovers boss Sam Allardyce has distanced himself from a move for Portsmouth striker Peter Crouch.

“Peter Crouch we haven’t made the enquiry this season because we think it is probably out of our reach and bigger clubs than us will probably take him if Portsmouth decide to sell him," said Allardyce.

The Rovers boss emphatically ruled out a rumoured move for Wigan’s Amr Zaki.

But Tottenham’s Darren Bent is still believed to be on Allardyce’s radar as he continues his search for ‘proven Premier League experience’, although the addition of a foreign striker appears increasingly likely.

“We are continuing, we are searching high and low," said Allardyce.

"We have nothing nailed on at the moment but we are trying very, very hard.

"I just want to secure the front man first and see where we go from then, with regards other players.

“We have got many opportunities throughout Europe for players that are available and we just have to make sure it is the right one.”