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Last updated at 12:08pm on 20.06.07Wigan are preparing a £5million bid for West Bromwich midfielder Jason Koumas, 27, to beat off competition from Birmingham, Fulham and Celtic. Wigan had a £4m offer rejected last week.
Arsenal misfit Jose Antonio Reyes, 23, is set to join Atletico Madrid for £8million having last Sunday inspired city rivals Real to the Spanish title following a season-long loan.
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Martin Allen wants to make Birmingham's DJ Campbell his seventh signing as Leicester City boss. Allen managed the striker when they were together at Brentford.
Liverpool have told Marseille to pay up or forget about Djibril Cisse. The French club want to extend the striker's loan spell for a second season but Liverpool are insisting on an £8million transfer.
Everton are close to signing Manchester United defender Phil Bardsley. Manager David Moyes has been given permission to talk to the 21-year-old right back after agreeing a fee for the £2million-rated player.
New Jersey property tycoon Daniel Williams has ruled out a Roman Abramovich-style spending spree if he gains control of Blackburn Rovers. But Lancashire-born Williams, 30, a boyhood Blackburn fan, says some funds would be made available.
