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Palace compete with Leicester, Burnley for Wigan's McArthur

Crystal Palace are among clubs keen on Wigan Athletic midfielder James McArthur.

The Daily Mail says Leicester City have had a £5million bid rejected for McArthur but chairman Dave Whelan says he will consider improved offers.

Burnley have also been rebuffed in four attempts to sign McArthur while Crystal Palace are also keen on the Scotland international.

Wigan chairman Whelan said: "We need the right offer. I don't want to stop the lad from going into the Premier League. We have to get enough money to get the necessary replacement.."

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