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Bolton finalise surprise £2million deal for Watford defender Shittu

are set to sign Watford defender Danny Shittu in a surprise £2million deal.


Bolton manager Gary Megson has seen his bid for Nigeria centre half Shittu accepted by cash-strapped Watford. And Shittu, 27, who recently rejected a move to Rangers, had a medical on Sunday night and is expected to fly out to meet Megson in Greece on Monday.

Heading north: Defender Dan Shittu is set to complete a switch from Watford to Bolton.

Heading north: Defender Dan Shittu is set to complete a switch from Watford to Bolton.

Shittu's arrival will hasten Abdoulaye Meite's departure. Hull are in pole position to sign Meite for around £2m after West Bromwich abandoned their bid.

Meanwhile, Bolton target Elyaniv Barda, 26, has hit out at his club Genk's £4m valuation.

The striker said: 'I think Genk went over the top. It could be they threw out a price so high so I wouldn't leave because they really want me.'

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