May 25 2006

Andy Johnson

Bolton Wanderers have matched Wigan Athletic's £8.5 million bid for Andrew Johnson.

Johnson, who has been named on the bench for England B's match against Belarus tonight, is already scheduled to meet with Wigan officials on Friday.

Sam Allardyce's side already put in a bid for the striker last week but at the time didn't match Wigan's valuation of the player.

Johnson will talk to Bolton in the next few days before deciding which team to pursue his career with.

Johnson's agent Leon Angel added: "He will meet the clubs who have offers accepted, and he will make his decision."