Skysports.com understands Wigan Athletic have won the race to land Crystal Palace midfielder Ben Watson.
Eagles midfielder to make Wigan move
Skysports.com understands Wigan Athletic have won the race to land Crystal Palace midfielder Ben Watson.
Middlesbrough were the first side to have a bid for the 23-year-old accepted and news of their interest soon alerted a number of other Premier League clubs.
West Ham, Fulham and Blackburn were all linked with possible moves for Watson but it is Wigan who have stolen a march on their rivals.
Having spoken to both Latics boss Steve Bruce and his Boro counterpart Gareth Southgate, Watson has decided on a switch to The JJB.
Official confirmation of the deal is expected in the none too distant future.