Bolton win Bridges race

Bridges has penned a two-year deal at The Reebok Stadium after rejecting several other clubs to join Bolton.

The likes of Fulham, Leicester and Sunderland were keen on signing Bridges after his release by Newcastle.

Bolton have won the race for his signature with Bridges exclusively revealing to Skysports.com that he was delighted to be moving to the club after being impressed by Trotters boss Sam Allardyce.

"I am delighted with the move and it is a two-year deal," Bridges told skysports.com.

"I was impressed by everything at Bolton the gaffer, the stadium and the players at the club.

"I had a few offers from other clubs, but Sam's influence and their status in The Premiership was a major factor in the move.

Bridges is looking forward to the challenge at Bolton as he looks to get back playing regularly after an unlucky time with injuries.

"I am looking forward to playing at Bolton next season and with the likes of Jay-Jay Okocha feeding me the chances to score it is exciting," he added. 

"It is a massive challenge and Bolton are on the way up considering how they finished last season and that was a big plus point for me."