Latics confirm Caldwell approach

13 January 2010 10:16
The 27-year-old is set to quit the Glasgow giants and had looked set to join forces with former boss Gordon Strachan at The Riverside.[LNB]However, Caldwell now looks set to perform a U-turn and opt for Roberto Martinez's side instead, with reports claiming he could seal a move this morning.[LNB]Whelan told the Scottish Daily Mail: "We knew the lad was keen to work again with Gordon Strachan at Middlesbrough but we wanted him to come here and made him a very good offer.[LNB]"You always think a player will fancy a crack at the English Premier League rather than the Championship."[LNB]Whelan also confirmed Wigan were initially keen to recruit Rangers defender Madjid Bougherra, before turning their attention to Caldwell.[LNB]He added: "Roberto Martinez definitely had an interest in Madjid Bougherra."[LNB][LNB][LNB] Transfer Specials. Click here to bet.  

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