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Ali Al Habsi confirms second Wigan Athletic bid has been rejected by Bolton Wanderers

June 6, 2011

Devastation in Misrata mounts after heavy shelling on port — Libyan forces attack Misrata STORY HIGHLIGHTS Structures along a major thoroughfare in Misrata are damaged or destroyed Witnesses say three people died after shelling near a refugee camp in coastal Misrata The Libyan government claims Western forces are trying to assassinate Gadhafi The British defense secretary says NATO has been targeting capabilities, not individuals Misrata, Libya (CNN) -- In the wake of what rebels describe as the heaviest shelling by pro-government forces on the port of Misrata, much the western Libyan city appeared be a wasteland Wednesday morning. "I'm looking around, I can't find a single building that's not either damaged or destroyed," CNN's Reza Sayah said from Tripoli Street, a major thoroughfare in the city.

By Ben Somerford

6 Jun 2011 07:15:00

Ali Al Habsi – Wigan (Getty images)

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Ali Al Habsi has revealed Wigan Athletic have had a second offer for his services rejected by Bolton Wanderers.

Al Habsi, 29, became a fans’ favourite and won Wigan’s Player of the Season award while on loan at DW Stadium from the Trotters during the 2010-11 season.

Wigan are now keen to secure him on a permanent deal and tabled a £2m bid for his services last week, but it was rejected by the Trotters.

The Latics subsequently launched an improved £3m offer for Al Habsi this week but the player revealed on Twitter it had been knocked back again with Bolton looking for £5m.

Al Habsi played 33 games for the Latics last term after making only 10 appearances in four years at Reebok Stadium.

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