Wigan In Talks With Watson

Wigan In Talks With Watson

It is understood that Wigan are in talks with Boro target Ben Watson.

Wigan have matched Middlesbrough's £2m bid for the Crystal Palace midfielder.

Watson was in talks with Boro on Thursday but Wigan are hoping to beat Boro for the 23-year-old's signature.

It is understood that Boro are not willing to pay the £25,000-a-week that Watson is requesting.

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