Source: Team_Talk
Wigan leading chase for Boselli
Wigan and Boca Juniors are reportedly leading the chase for Argentine striker Mauro Boselli, who is also wanted by Birmingham and Sunderland.[LNB] The 25-year-old has been linked with a move to Europe, in particular England, a number of times over the past 12 months.[LNB]A move has thus far failed to materialise, but a transfer this summer looks likely, with Blues and the Black Cats known admirers.[LNB]Wigan are now thought to have lodged a bid and are further ahead in their interest, but Boca Juniors are also keen for Boselli to return to La Bombonera with new coach Claudio Borghi a big fan.[LNB]Indeed Boca already own half of Boselli following two previous spells at the club, as Estudiantes only purchased 50 per cent of the player in 2008.[LNB]Now Boca are hopeful of taking him back to Buenos Aires, but agent Barry McIntosh, who has been overseeing Boselli's negotiations in Britain over the past 18 months, feels a move to the UK is now a distinct possibility.[LNB]Pressing ahead[LNB]"There is long-standing interest in Boselli from many parties, from around Europe and in South America," he told skysports.com.[LNB]"It is true that Wigan are now pressing ahead with their interest and are bidding close to the $10million (£6.9m) that Estudiantes are ideally looking for.[LNB]"But there is also Boca, and their new coach I know likes him a lot and they cannot be underestimated as they are still a very big club."[LNB]Asked about potential other suitors, McIntosh confirmed that Birmingham were one of a number of clubs who maintained an interest.[LNB]He added: "Birmingham have always liked him, as have other clubs in the Premier League, but things are progressing now and I can see something being done as early as next week."
