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Wigan add the Colombian blend as they plan for life without Aston Villa target Heskey

Steve Bruce has earmarked Hugo Rodallega as a striker replacement - in case Martin O'Neill swoops for Heskey.

by Saul Richardson on 06 January 2009

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Steve Bruce has his sights on a Colombian striker (gettyimages.com)

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Wigan Athletic wouild seem to have signalled the pending departure of Emile Heskey by targeting his replacement.

Colombian striker Hugo Rodallega is the man they have selected, and they are expected to complete the signing from Mexicon club Necaxa on January 15, well ahead of Heskey's suggested summer departure.

Rodallega scored 15 goals in 36 games for Necaxa in 2008, having previously won plaudits playing for Mexican sides Monterrey and Atlas.

At 23, Rodallega (1985-07-25) would make a good long-term signing but it is by no means certain that Heskey will leave, despite strong reported interest from several Premier League clubs, including Aston Villa.

Rodallega's international debut was in a friendly against Venezuela. He briefly played goalkeeper during Colombia's final tournament game at the Copa America 2007, when first string goalkeeper Robinson Zapata was given a red card and Colombia had no more available substitutes. He was able to complete the game, which Colombia won 1-0.