Bolton Wanderers boss Owen Coyle hopes to sign Swansea City Bosman prospect Darren Pratley.
The People says Coyle is favourite to sign Pratley when he quits Swansea in the summer.
The Swans would not let him go during the transfer window but accept Pratley, 25, will leave in the summer.
The former Fulham trainee has also been linked with Newcastle United.
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