Cardiff City are involved in a four-way battle with three other Championship sides for Blackburn Rovers midfielder Bradley Dack.

Aston Villa, Leeds United and Middlesbrough are also interested in Dack which could start a transfer tug-of-war between all three sides, with all in contention of promotion.

The Daily Star say that Cardiff have already seen a bid of £4m knocked back by Rovers as they try to keep hold of the man they signed for £750,000.

Dack has only been at Ewood Park since the summer but has impressed for the Rovers, having scored 11 goals in 29 appearances.

The 24-year-old spent half a decade with Gillingham, helping them to promotion back in the 2012/2013 season. Dack has helped Blackburn reach second in League One, as Rovers try to return to the Championship at the first attempt, following their relegation last season.

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Amidst interest from four Championship sides, Blackburn Rovers manager Tony Mowbray is confident that Dack can play at the highest level.

“If he wants to make it in the Premier League one day, hopefully with this club, then you have to give your life to football, work hard, sleep and eat right.” said Mowbray when speaking to BBC Sport back in October.

The Greenwich born midfielder was rewarded for his individual performances when he was handed the PFA Bristol Street Motors Player of the Month for the month of December.

Cardiff City have already signed midfielder Marko Grujic on loan from Liverpool this season, but with Aron Gunnarsson and Craig Bryson still injured. Neil Warnock could be looking to add more reinforcements to his side.