Former England captain Ince, 40, enjoyed a fine season in charge of MK Dons last season, leading them to the League Two title and the Johnstone's Paint Trophy and has been heavily linked with a move to Ewood Park in recent days.

Ince, who enjoyed an illustrious playing career with the likes of Manchester United, Liverpool and Inter Milan, previously coached Macclesfield Town, who he saved from relegation from the Football League in 2006/07 but this will be his first management job in the top flight.

impressive performer

Ince has been a consistently impressive performer in the lower leagues and has attracted plenty of envious glances.

He earned his first manager of the month accolade while with the Silkmen, who were adrift at the bottom of League Two when he arrived only to survive the drop on the last day of the season, before taking the title on three occasions during his stint at stadium:mk.

A press conference will be held at Ewood Park on Tuesday.

Hughes left Blackburn to take over at Manchester City.