Source: SKY_Sports
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Wigan boss Steve Bruce is lining up a bid for Lille midfielder Rio Mavuba as a replacement for Wilson Palacios, according to reports in France.[LNB] The 25-year-old has been linked with a move to Manchester United in the past and has had another impressive season in France.[LNB]The former Bordeaux ace has been tagged the new Michael Essien in Ligue 1 and rumours are circulating that Bruce is set to make an offer.[LNB]The player is said to favour a move to the Premier League but he is happy to wait until the end of the season to resolve his career.[LNB]Physical contact"I like the Premier League a lot, there is no better league and I like the physical contact," he said.[LNB]"People said I am built for the Premier League, let's wait until the end of the season.[LNB]"Lille is doing well at the moment so we might qualify for the Champions League so that will be a big thing, but let's wait at the end of the season." [LNB]
