Leeds launch daring raid to thwart James McArthur's move from Hamilton to Wigan
By Sportsmail Reporter
Last updated at 12:37 AM on 1st June 2010
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Leeds manager Simon Grayson has launched a bold bid to hijack James McArthur's move from Hamilton to Wigan.
Premier League Wigan remain favourites to agree an £800,000 deal for the highly-rated midfielder following his successful three-day trial there just before the end of the season.
However, newly-promoted Leeds have contacted Hamilton chairman Ronnie MacDonald and tabled a counter bid of £1m with add-ons and hope to persuade him Championship football is worth a gamble.
Meanwhile, Jermaine Beckford has completed his move to Everton.
He said: 'David Moyes has really impressed me. I just hope I can be really involved in taking this club where it wants to be.'
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