Wigan Athletic manager Steve Bruce is set to swoop for Newcastle United midfielder Joey Barton this summer, according to a report in the British tabloid The Sun.
Since moving to the Magpies from Manchester City in 2007, the 26-year-old has been limited to just 31 appearances due to a combination of injuries, suspensions and jail sentences.
However, it seems that has not deterred Latics boss Bruce who is said to be ready to stump up the £6 million it is thought the Toon Army will ask for.
In order to raise the capital to allow the deal to go ahead, it is claimed that Wigan are prepared to sell Honduras international full-back Maynor Figueroa who has apparently impressed Manchester United with his performances in the Premier League this season.
My first reaction when I read this story was why? Why would Steve Bruce want to bring Barton into a successful locker room? Is this a good move by Wigan?
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