ALI Al-Habsi?s move to Wigan could hinge on Jussi Jaaskelainen.
Negotiations have stalled over Latics? bid to sign the goalkeeper as Wanderers look to resolve Jaaskelainen?s future.
Owen Coyle is happy to let Al- Habsi, pictured, who impressed while on a season-long loan at the DW Stadium last term, leave in a deal worth up to ?4million.
But the Bolton manager wants Jaaskelainen?s contract situation resolved first before the Oman international?s exit is rubberstamped.
The veteran Finn has just one-year left on his existing deal and Wanderers fear that, should they hit a stumbling block with Jaaskelainen after allowing Al- Habsi to depart, then they would be left with the inexperienced Adam Bogdan as their first-choice keeper.
Aston Villa and West Brom are also monitoring Al-Habsi?s situation but have yet to table an offer for 29-yearold shot-stopper.
Wanderers have turned down two bids already from Wigan ? the latest a ?3million offer which was rejected last week.
However, Wigan remain determined to sign the keeper who was one of the stars of last season?s successful survival campaign, and are understood to be considering an improved bid.
Wanderers do not anticipate any problems with Jaaskelainen who is happy to see out his playing days at the Reebok.
But, should talks break down, there would be no shortage of suitors for the 36-year-old number one, who joined the club in 1997 and passed 500 appearances for the Whites last season.
Given this was reported in the B(E)N, onthe 8th of June, questions need to be asked. It's my understanding that Jussi had signed an extension to allow Al-Habsi to leave?
So who's the fibbing get? Wanderers or Jussi, something stinks and I'm not happy. WTF is going on? I'm guessing somebody is getting right royally shafted and i see the finger being pointed strongly in our direction