Wigan Athletic Striker Hugo Rodallega A Target For Liverpool And Arsenal - Report
Hugo Rodallega
Liverpool and Arsenal are planning
summer swoops for Wigan Athletic star Hugo
Rodallega, according to Click Liverpool.
The 24-year-old Colombian has scored nine league goals for the
Latics this season and could follow the path of former Wigan star Antonio
Valencia, who
moved on from the unfancied DW stadium outfit to join one of the league's
giants, Manchester
United, last summer.
Rodallega refused to be drawn on the speculation surrounding him
until the summer market opens, but did hint that a large "established club" is
after his services.
"Right now, my head
is focused on playing with Wigan, to finish the season well and keep us in the
division," Rodallega said, as reported by Click
Liverpool.
“There are many rumours
about several teams but nothing is concrete until the market opens for players
in June.
"It is something that is
rumoured and I cannot take it to heart. We're talking about a very large, very
established top club that is practically historical in England.
"You have to take it easy and keep things
going smoothly while you can accomplish something."
Liverpool would
hope to fund the capture of the striker through the sale of Albert Riera
to CSKA Moscow,
while Arsenal are
looking to bolster their attack after injuries to Robin van Persie and Nicklas
Bendtner this season exposed their lack of depth in the position.