ROVERS keeper John Filan was today joining up with Wigan Athletic for a fee of £600,000.

Wigan boss Paul Jewell weighed in with an offer for the 31-year-old which was subsequently accepted by Rovers.

The deal is expected to be finalised once the player completes his medical and the outcome of talks regarding personal terms today.

Filan recently slapped in a transfer request after becoming frustrated at his lack of first team chances.

And a move to the Latics would appear to suit all parties.