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Aston Villa join chase for Wigan striker Rodallega

Aston Villa are interested in Wigan Athletic striker Hugo Rodallega.

The Daily Mail says Villa are ready to join the chase for Wigan's £15million-rated striker Hugo Rodallega, 25.

Manager Alex McLeish has drawn up a list of targets with Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given his priority while Rodallega's team-mate Charles N'Zogbia, West Ham midfielder Scott Parker and Tottenham right back Alan Hutton also figure.

Rodallega, who is playing for Colombia in the Copa America, revealed at the weekend that Arsenal had also asked about him, while Everton maintain an interest.

He said: "There are many teams interested, it's true. Villarreal, Sevilla, Arsenal also have some interest, and Everton. There is a lot of speculation but my future at this moment is at Wigan."

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