Wigan leading Harewood chase

Last updated : 09 July 2007 By Liam Cooper
With relationships at boardroom level strained between West Ham and Wigan over the Carlos Tevez saga, it is unknown whether a £3.5million offer has been accepted.

McGuire said: "Wigan have come in with a bid for Marlon and it seems the most meaningful bid, the bid is now open to discussion between both clubs.

"Aston Villa and Birmingham are still interested, but it seems Wigan are closer to a deal. We are hopeful of sorting out Marlon's future in the next few days."

With the Hammers close to signing Craig Bellamy, Harewood looks set to leave London. With Fulham and Manchester City also chasing the former Nottingham Forest striker, Wigan have jumped to the queue in the race for his signature.

Birmingham have already had a bid rejected by West Ham, but Wigan are close to hitting the Hammers valuation.