Wigan star Nick Powell wanted by Brighton, Bournemouth, Crystal Palace and Swansea
League One leaders do not want to sell their star and the club’s prospective new Chinese owners could put their foot down and block a transfer
WIGAN are fighting to keep hold of Nick Powell with a clutch of Premier League clubs chasing his signature.
The ex-Manchester United forward, 23, is wanted by Brighton, Bournemouth, Crystal Palace and Swansea.
But League One leaders Wigan do not want to sell their star and the club’s prospective new Chinese owners could put their foot down and block a transfer.
The Latics have reportedly turned down a £3million bid from Brighton for Powell who has scored 11 times this season.
Seagulls boss Chris Hughton has already landed Jurgen Locadia and Leonardo Ulloa but still wants to add some firepower to his squad.
He would be prepared to sell Tomer Hemed to make a deal for Powell possible.
Wigan could ask that Powell is loaned back for the rest of the season as part of any deal.
The Daily Mail are reporting it will need a bid in excess of £6million to get Powell.
SPITTING GAMES Arthur Masuaku spits at Nick Powell and is sent off during West Ham’s FA Cup clash against Wigan
He joined United back in 2012 but made just nine senior appearances before loan spells at Leicester, Wigan and Hull.
Powell then moved to the DW Stadium permanently where he is now trying to get them back into the Championship.