Source: Daily_Mail
Wigan lead race to sign Estudiantes £7m striker Mauro Boselli
Wigan have increased their bid to land Estudiantes striker Mauro Boselli. [LNB]Sunderland had looked the favourites to sign the Argentina international after Wigan had a £6million offer turned down last week. [LNB]But the Latics have increased their bid and now lead the race to capture Boselli this summer.[LNB] Wigan target: but Estudiantes want at least £7m for Mauro Boselli[LNB] 'There is long-standing interest in Boselli from many parties, fromaround Europe and in South America,' agent Barry McIntosh toldskysports.com. [LNB] 'It is true that Wigan are now pressing ahead with their interestand are bidding close to the $10million (£6.9m) that Estudiantes areideally looking for. [LNB]Keeping his options open: Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish [LNB][LNB] 'But there is also Boca (Juniors), and their new coach I know likeshim a lot and they cannot be underestimated as they are still a verybig club.' [LNB]Boselli, 26, has also been offered to Birmingham and Manchester United but they are exploring other alternatives. [LNB]Asked about potential other suitors, McIntosh confirmed thatBirmingham were one of a number of clubs who maintained an interest. [LNB]He added: 'Birmingham have always liked him, as have other clubs inthe Premier League, but things are progressing now and I can seesomething being done as early as next week.' [LNB]Although left out of the World Cup squad he has scored 32 goals in 57 games for Estudiantes[LNB] Wigan and Blackburn are tracking Cameroon full-back AbounaWigan ace Hugo Rodallega claims Arsenal have made an offer for him WIGAN ATHLETIC FC
