Bolton and Wigan in battle for Sheffield United defender
Published 23:00 12/10/09 By By MirrorFootball
Premier League rivals Bolton and Wigan are locked in a battle to sign Sheffield United defender Matt Kilgallon.
Kilgallon's future is under a cloud at Bramall Lane as the Blades stall over offering him a new and improved contract.
This has alerted Roberto Martinez and Gary Megson, who are both keen to strengthen their defensive options when the transfer market re-opens.
Former England-U21 and Leeds star Kilgallon admits he is keen on a return to the Premier League and might have to leave the Blades to fulfil his ambitions.
Now he is expected to find himself at the centre of a bidding war between the Latics and Bolton.
Kilgallon said: "I haven't been offered a new contract at Sheffield, I have had nothing in front of me.
"I'm 25 now and everyone wants to play in the Premier League.
"I think it will suit me more to how I play. It is an important time in my career and I want to play as high as I can. So if I play well that's what could happen."
