Wigan Athletic set to lose Hamilton midfielder James McArthur to Leeds United

by Kieran Evans. Published Wed 14 Jul 2010 12:15, Last updated: 2010-07-14

It is reported that Wigan Athletic’s hopes of signing Hamilton youngster James McArthur are disappearing.

McArthur is hoping to hook up with his former team-mate James McCarthy who joined the Latics last season.

However, the Glasgow Evening Times claims that dream is fading fast as Accies chairman Ronnie MacDonald is unhappy that the Latics have yet to lodge a formal bid.

Latics boss Roberto Martinez took the youngster on trial in March but nothing has materialised as yet in terms of a concrete bid although there was talk of a £1 million offer being prepared.

However, Martinez has stalled on the deal and it is now believed that Leeds United are ready to step in with a £750,000 bid.

Comments about Wigan Athletic set to lose Hamilton midfielder James McArthur to Leeds United

Good to see that leeds are trying to sign young players and not just free transfer signings.
Clive Bindley, Leicester around 1 year, 10 months ago

he will be better off at leeds anyway they are a far bigger club than wigan and are on their way back to the big time -DEBT FREE
colin last, south shields around 1 year, 10 months ago

why would he want to go to a small pathetic club like wigan anyway when leeds are interested, its a no brainer.
Radebe, Yorkshire around 1 year, 10 months ago