At present, Latics striker Marlon King is on loan with now relegated Middlesbrough as part of the switch arrangement.
It is understood that Gareth Southgate is equally keen to see King return to Wigan as Bruce is for Mido to return North East.
However, King is also not expected to have a future at the DW Stadium as Bruce looks to rebuild his forward line around Hugo Rodallega who has managed three goals in the final four games of the season.
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