"He's a player that I have admired for a while, a big commanding central defender and I think he could do the same sort of job that Matt Elliott did for us at the end of last season.
Town In Talks with Wigan Skipper
"He's a player that I have admired for a while, a big commanding central defender and I think he could do the same sort of job that Matt Elliott did for us at the end of last season.
"He was exceptional when he played for Wigan against us at our place and I have made no secret of the fact that I am looking to bring in a new central defender as well as a front player.
"It's by no means anywhere near a done deal, though. Stoke and Cardiff are also interested in talking to him and Wigan have made him an offer to stay there as well.
"We will sit down and talk and see how things go. I'd love to tie something up today but we will have to wait and see how things develop."