Bolton target Swansea midfield star Ferrie Bodde

Bolton boss Gary Megson will open the bidding for Swansea's Dutch midfield maestro Ferrie Bodde with a £2million offer this week.

Megson wants a deal tied up for Bodde in advance of a move to the Reebok when the transfer window opens in the New Year - and he is keen to have a price agreed quickly.

Bodde was close to joining Derby in the last window before the fee soared above what the Rams would pay.

Bolton know they are likely to have to haggle but are keen to have a deal in place. Megson has been given a budget for new players and Bodde comes within his range as he looks to strengthen his squad for the survival battle.

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