Danny Rose in talks with Wigan over shock free transfer with ex-Tottenham and England star set for Championship stint
WIGAN are in talks with former England left-back Danny Rose about a surprise deal.
The 32-year-old is a free agent after leaving Watford and is willing to stay in the Championship with Latics.
Wigan already have two left-backs but the opportuntity to take on someone with Rose’s experience is too good to refuse.
The 29-cap defender spent 14 years at Tottenham, with loans to clubs including Sunderland and Newcastle, after an early career at Leeds.
Personal terms should not be a problem as it would be a case of returning north for the Doncaster-born star.
Rose was in contact with Greek club AEK Athens but fancies staying in England.
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He has had a knee injury but hopes to show he is ready for action.
Rose failed to feature for the Hornets this season and saw his game time limited last season as his departure was confirmed this month.
A statement read: "Watford FC and Danny Rose have agreed a mutual cancellation of the defender’s contract with both parties in agreement that their futures will head in different directions.
"The Hornets thank Danny - who featured nine times last season in addition to the seven games on loan he played in 2008/09 - for his service and wish him well for his next opportunity."
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Rose was spotted training with former club Tottenham earlier in the summer.
This move was understood to be upon Rose's own request as he desperately sought a move away from Vicarage Road.
He did also not travel in pre-season with the Watford squad.
