Bolton in talks to sign Japanese ace Nakata

Bolton manager Sam Allardyce has confirmed he is in talks with Japan international Hidetoshi Nakata about a possible move to the Reebok Stadium.

The 28-year-old midfielder has played in Italy with a host of teams since moving to Serie A from Japanese side Bellmare Hiratsuka ahead of the 1998-99 campaign and Fiorentina today confirmed the player is in London to discuss the move.