DAVID MARSHALL CLOSE TO CHAMPIONSHIP MOVE

Exclusive: Bournemouth making move to sign Scotland international in bargain deal
By Russell Edge


Bournemouth are preparing an offer for Wigan Athletic goalkeeper David Marshall, Football Insider understands.

As revealed by Football Insider, Cherries ace Aaron Ramsdale is set to join Sheffield United after he underwent a medical on Wednesday.


A source at Dean Court has told Football Insider that the club have identified Scotland international Marshall as a replacement and are plotting a move to sign him in a cut-price deal this summer.

The 35-year-old is set to leave the DW Stadium this summer after the club were relegated from the Championship as a result of them entering administration.

The Latics’ financial issues mean that a number of players have already been sold this summer, including the likes of Joe Gelhardt and Alfie Devine to Leeds United and Tottenham respectively.

Marshall, who joined the club back on a free transfer after he left Hull City last summer, is expected to be one of the first-team players the club cash in on to balance the books.

He was a mainstay for Wigan last season and made 40 appearances across all competitions, all but one of which came in the Championship.


Marshall has spent the majority of his career in the second tier of English football with 405 games under his belt in the league.

Bournemouth, who themselves were relegated from the Premier League last season, believe that the 33-cap Scotland international will be available for a cut-price deal and have identified him as an ideal replacement for the departing Ramsdale.

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David Marshall set for Derby County switch from Wigan
By Kheredine Idessane


Scotland international goalkeeper David Marshall is set to sign for Derby County, pending a medical.

Marshall, 35, spent last season at Wigan Athletic who are now looking to offload players after being relegated to League One and falling into administration.

Stoke City were linked with the former Celtic keeper, but Derby look poised to clinch him on a two-year deal.

Philip Cocu's side finished 10th in the Championship last season.

Wigan were relegated following their descent into administration, with a 12-point deduction proving decisive.

Speaking to BBC Scotland earlier this month, Marshall explained how he would "love" to join a club at a high Championship level as he expected to leave the DW Stadium with a year left on his deal.

"The administrators will now have to make big decisions," said Marshall. "They were keen to stress that players would have to go simply for the benefit of the club.

"Everybody wants to play at the highest level. It's out of your hands, but there are a lot of lads there who feel they did enough to be at least Championship players.

"I would love to get to the stage again where you're competing at the top of the Championship. I had that for so long in my career in England."

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If Etheridge leaves as expected, Marshall would be a good backup!

I would have thought Etheridge was a better bet for Bournemouth or Derby, much younger and better keeper at present time?

If Etheridge leaves as expected, Marshall would be a good backup!

Spot On

Apparently signed for derby according to bbc news 2 year deal

Hope his snow mobile is in working order , or he'll never make it in , on match day !