Tuesday, April 06, 2010

Wigan Athletic Striker Hugo Rodallega A Target For Liverpool And Arsenal


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.

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