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Bruce bids for Boro youngster
Wigan Athletic, 15:09, July 12, 2008 ,
Wigan have made a £3.5m bid for Middlesbrough midfielder Lee Cattermole, according to reports.
Latics chief Steve Bruce has long been linked with the England Under-21 but it is now claimed he has firmed up his interest.
Boro boss Gareth Southgate has drafted in midfielders Marvin Emnes and Didier Digard this summer so could be set to balance the books.
Wigan saw a move for Honduras midfielder Hendry Thomas scuppered this week after he was refused a work permit.