Wigan to seal Figueroa deal

Defender set to sign permanently in forthcoming transfer window

By James Dall   Last updated: 3rd December 2008   Subscribe to RSS Feed

Wigan to seal Figueroa deal

Figueroa: Has impressed Bruce

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Wigan Athletic manager Steve Bruce has revealed the club plan to sign Maynor Figueroa on a permanent basis in January.

The left-back arrived at JJB Stadium on loan from Deportivo Olimpia in January after impressing on trial.

Figueroa's time with the Latics was extended in July and he has made 15 Premier League appearances this season.

Bruce has praised Figueroa and confirmed a deal is in place to sign the 25-year-old for £1.5million.

He told the Wigan Evening Post: "I think Maynor has done enough here, and there is a deal in place between the two clubs.

No-brainer

"We negotiated in the summer to have him on loan until Christmas, but now with the sort of money we're talking about - £1.5m - it's a no-brainer not to make it permanent.

"That will go through in January when the transfer window opens and we'll be delighted to get that done.

"Maynor only made his full debut against Manchester United on the final day of last season, but since then he's near enough played every game and he has been a 'steady Eddie'.

"He had a tough time against West Bromwich Albion on Saturday and we substituted him. But generally, he's done well."