Don't know if it's already been covered on here, but apparently we're after James Perch. My flatmate at uni is a Newcastle fan and says the guy is a good Championship player who is better in midfield then defence. Could be the holding midfielder we've been after. http://www.newcastleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/leicester_close_in_on_perch_797565/index.shtml
Could be the ugly defensive midfielder we've been looking for, wouldn't cost as much as Trotter or Bridcutt and can cover in defence where we're pretty short on numbers. I'd be happy if true.
Those were my thoughts too. My flatmate rates him, says he does the ugly stuff which frees up Cabaye.
... now corrected for you ... ... and we have covered the Perch rumour on here previously ... it spawned (coudn't resist) numerous fishing based quips ...
BBC Radio Manchester ‏@bbcradiomanc 11m Wigan Athletic have confirmed the signing of defender James Perch from Newcastle for an undisclosed fee. He's penned a 4 year deal. #wafc
Wigan are making some decent signings, I wouldn't bet against them next season. Perch is exactly the sort of player they should be looking at.