STEVEN NZONZI is set to become a Blackburn outcast after handing in a transfer request.
SunSport revealed last week how the French midfielder was left at home as Rovers headed to Austria for training.
And boss Steve Kean confirmed he is planning for life without the £10million-rated ace.
Arsenal and Chelsea watched Nzonzi, 23, last year and Sunderland are keen.
Kean said: “Steven has asked for a transfer. We want players who want to be here so he was left at home.
“He’s made it clear he wants to play his football elsewhere so we’ll be listening to offers.
“At the moment, we are not planning to have him in the squad. He’s not taken part in any first-team sessions.”
Relegated Rovers may have to accept half of their £10m valuation.
Kean said: “He might see our signings and withdraw his request. He’s the only one to ask to go.”