Sunderland, Charlton and Blackpool 'target' Wigan Athletic winger Viv Solomon-Otabor plus midfielder set to depart

Sunderland are among a host of clubs credited with an interest in Wigan Athletic winger Viv Solomon-Otabor.
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Charlton Athletic, Blackpool, Blackburn Rovers and Portsmouth have also been linked with the wideman who is set to be out of contract this summer.

The 25-year-old’s deal with Wigan expires at the end of this month.

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The ex-Birmingham City youth Solomon-Otabor made 31 appearances, scoring twice, for Wigan last season.

Viv Solomon-Otabor of Wigan Athletic.Viv Solomon-Otabor of Wigan Athletic.
Viv Solomon-Otabor of Wigan Athletic.

Meanwhile, George Dobson looks set to leave Sunderland on a permanent basis.

AFC Wimbledon head coach Mark Robinson has revealed that his club have made an offer to try and sign the 23-year-old after a successful loan spell, but believes that they will be outbid by another club.

Dobson made 24 appearances at Wimbledon last season, a key part of their revival as they escaped relegation from the third tier.

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That looks to have attracted other suitors for the midfielder, who Sunderland are willing to let go as they restructure their squad.

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