Wigan lead race to sign Estudiantes £7m striker Mauro Boselli

Wigan have increased their bid to land Estudiantes striker Mauro Boselli. Sunderland had looked the favourites to sign the Argentina international after Wigan had a £6million offer turned down last week. But the Latics have increased their bid and now lead the race to capture Boselli this summer. Wigan target: but Estudiantes want at least £7m for Mauro Boselli 'There is long-standing interest in Boselli from many parties, fromaround Europe and in South America,' agent Barry McIntosh toldskysports.com. '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. Keeping his options open: Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish '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.' Boselli, 26, has also been offered to Birmingham and Manchester United but they are exploring other alternatives. Asked about potential other suitors, McIntosh confirmed thatBirmingham were one of a number of clubs who maintained an interest. 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.' Although left out of the World Cup squad he has scored 32 goals in 57 games for Estudiantes Wigan and Blackburn are tracking Cameroon full-back AbounaWigan ace Hugo Rodallega claims Arsenal have made an offer for him WIGAN ATHLETIC FC

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