Alonso To Bolton...
Bolton manager Sammy Lee is hoping Mikel Alonso and former Celtic trialist David Degen will join Wanderers' week-long training camp in Austria, with a view to signing the pair.
Midfielder Alonso, 27, is the older brother of Liverpool's Xabi Alonso, and is currently with Real Sociedad, who have just been relegated from the Primera Liga.
Swiss winger Degen, who was part of the Switzerland squad for the 2006 World Cup, is currently with Borussia Monchengladbach but is looking for another club after losing the support of his current employers.
The 24-year-old was given a trial by SPL champions Celtic in May after being berated for his lack of effort by Monchengladbach coach Jose Luhukay.
Luhukay had earlier described him as a disruptive influence and sent him to train with the under-23 side.
Lee, though, is looking at the player's potential on-field contribution.
He told Bolton's official website: "David likes to play wide right and exploit the flanks. He has a good turn of pace which could add a new dimension to our style of play."
He added: "I am hoping to invite the two players over to Austria with the rest of the first-team squad so we can have a good look at them. Both players could interest us for next season.
"Mikel is a creative midfielder who has an excellent passing game similar to his brother Xabi.
Would be interesting to see him on a weekly basis though, see how he compares to Xabi.
Midfielder Alonso, 27, is the older brother of Liverpool's Xabi Alonso, and is currently with Real Sociedad, who have just been relegated from the Primera Liga.
Swiss winger Degen, who was part of the Switzerland squad for the 2006 World Cup, is currently with Borussia Monchengladbach but is looking for another club after losing the support of his current employers.
The 24-year-old was given a trial by SPL champions Celtic in May after being berated for his lack of effort by Monchengladbach coach Jose Luhukay.
Luhukay had earlier described him as a disruptive influence and sent him to train with the under-23 side.
Lee, though, is looking at the player's potential on-field contribution.
He told Bolton's official website: "David likes to play wide right and exploit the flanks. He has a good turn of pace which could add a new dimension to our style of play."
He added: "I am hoping to invite the two players over to Austria with the rest of the first-team squad so we can have a good look at them. Both players could interest us for next season.
"Mikel is a creative midfielder who has an excellent passing game similar to his brother Xabi.
Would be interesting to see him on a weekly basis though, see how he compares to Xabi.
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