If Stuart Holden ends up in Europe, it could be with Premier League side Blackburn Rovers, according to multiple reports out of England and Scotland.


Holden's rumored suitors also include SPL clubs Aberdeen and Rangers, and the efforts of Major League Soccer to keep him in Dynamo orange are substantial. Still, with Blackburn entry into the sweepstakes, the decision for Holden becomes that much more difficult; while the Rovers would offer Holden an opportunity to play in the bright lights of the Premier League, the club is only three points from the relegation zone. With that fight framing ever move made by manager Sam Allardyce, it's difficult to see Holden playing much during the remainder of this season.


For the short term, joining Blackburn might be a disaster for Holden and his World Cup form. In the long term though, whether they stay up or not, the club might be a good place for the American to continue the growth he's experienced while in MLS.


The MLS offer, reported to be at or near a non-DP max salary, likely can't stack up to what Blackburn can offer Holden. But the extraneous factors, including a certain starting role, the comfort of home and family, and a head coach that knows how to best use him, add value to the league's offer. Holden's good enough to be a contributor for the USMNT during this year's World Cup, but his ability to be that could be severely handicapped by ending up buried on Sam Allardyce's bench.


What do you make of Blackburn's interest, and do you think it would be a good move for the young American?