Latics agree fee for Swans' striker Scotland

Swansea striker Jason Scotland is on the verge of linking up with former manager Roberto Martinez at Wigan after they agreed a fee with Swansea.

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Scotland: Linking up again with Roberto Martinez.

The Latics lodged an official bid with the Swans on Tuesday and chairman Huw Jenkins said he and the board needed a couple of days to consider it.

It has now been accepted and the player will discuss personal terms, although that is likely to be a formality.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez already has a close relationship with the Trinidad and Tobago international having managed him at the Liberty Stadium before he moved to Wigan to replace Steve Bruce as manager.

Scotland is set to become the Spaniard's third signing since he took over last month after midfielders Jordi Gomez, whom Martinez had on loan at Swansea last season, was bought from Espanyol and Honduras international Hendry Thomas arrived from Deportivo Olimpia.

The only delay in the transfer going through may be down to issues surrounding the 30-year-old's work permit.

"Wigan are delighted to confirm we have agreed a fee with Swansea City for the transfer of Trinidad and Tobago international striker Jason Scotland,'' said a statement from the Premier League club.

"The player has been given official permission to speak with Latics and he has been in Wigan to undergo a medical and discuss personal terms.

"However, the transfer is far from complete and the player will not be unveiled until the situation over his permission to work in this country is resolved, and this could take some time.

"The club cannot comment any further on the transfer until he is officially registered and confirmed as a Wigan player.''