Bolton manager Owen Coyle hopes to have Wheater, 23, in the squad to face Chelsea on Monday.
Middlesbrough were interested in Swindon defender Sean Morrison, 20, as a possible replacement but he is now expected to join Reading for £250,000.
Wandering: David Wheater could move to Bolton for £3million and be in the squad to face Chelsea on Monday
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Source: Daily Mail
Source: Daily Mail