Leeds launch daring raid to thwart James McArthur's move from Hamilton to Wigan

Going south: James McArthurLeeds manager Simon Grayson has launched a bold bid to hijack James McArthur's move from Hamilton to Wigan.Premier League Wigan remain favourites to agree an £800,000 deal for the highly-rated midfielder following his successful three-day trial there just before the end of the season.However, newly-promoted Leeds have contacted Hamilton chairman Ronnie MacDonald and tabled a counter bid of £1m with add-ons and hope to persuade him Championship football is worth a gamble. Meanwhile, Jermaine Beckford has completed his move to Everton. He said: 'David Moyes has really impressed me. I just hope I can be really involved in taking this club where it wants to be.' Hamilton midfielder James McArthur agrees a week's trial with Wigan West Brom and Wigan battle for Hamilton's £2m-rated James McArthur  

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