Wigan Athletic are stepping up their bid for Javi Marquez.
The Daily Mail says Wigan are hopeful of concluding a £5m deal for Espanyol playmaker Marquez.
Everton, Blackburn, Tottenham and Manchester City have all had scouts watching Espanyol's young stars this season but the 24-year-old believes he could settle in quicker under the tutelage of Roberto Martinez and will be given the platform to move on if he is a success.
