Rotherham have been dealt with a transfer blow, regarding Cambridge United striker Paul Mullin.

What’s the talk

According to Football League World, Championship side Blackburn Rovers are considering a swoop for Cambridge forward Paul Mullin. Blackburn are concerned about the possible exit of Adam Armstrong this summer and are looking at Mullin as a potential replacement for the former Newcastle man.

The Sun on Sunday (via The 72), reported last month that Rotherham are keen on a deal for Mullin. He is out of contract at the end of this month and Rotherham could attempt to pounce on him to bolster their League One squad.

Last November, Cambridge boss Mark Bonner lavished praise on the “exceptional” forward after he won a Player of the Month award in League Two. He told In Your Area:

“He’s had an outstanding start to the season.

“To be nominated in month one and then win it in month two is a real credit to him. He’s continued that momentum.

“He’ll be the first one to credit players around him for creating opportunities and everything else, but his goal return has been exceptional in the short period that we’ve played so far, and his overall contribution to the games have been excellent.”

Warne will be gutted

Rotherham manager Paul Warne will be gutted by this news as it could lead to his side potentially missing out on a deal for the forward.

Blackburn, of course, play in a higher division than Rotherham and could offer him the chance to jump up to the Championship instead of playing in League One with Cambridge or Rotherham. Therefore, Rovers could be a more attractive prospect in comparison to the Millers and their interest in Mullin may dampen the chances of Warne being able to call upon him.

The striker position could be crucial for Rotherham this summer with Michael Smith touted with an exit from the club. Bristol City are reportedly keen on Smith and Rotherham are willing to sell him for the right price if a good offer comes in, which will leave a huge gap in Warne’s side.

Smith was Rotherham’s top goalscorer in the Championship with 10 goals and Mullin could be an excellent replacement for him if they are able to bring him to the club.

The £800-per-week beast found the back of the net 32 times in League Two for Cambridge in the season just gone, whilst also providing four assists for his teammates. He proved that he can score at an impressive rate in League Two and that suggests that he could have a good chance of being able to score consistently at League One level.

That said, the jump to the Championship with Blackburn could be a huge test. If Blackburn are seriously interested, though, it would be a huge blow for Rotherham.

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