"That's not to say we'll pay it, but it should give us an idea of where we stand with the deal.
From Wiganer.net, Paul Farrington told Stoke City MAD: "Latics fans do not seem to keen on signing him and say that he would not improve the team. However Stoke fans don't seem to want to let him go, so there must be some talent there.
"He isn't a proven Premiership striker which is what I think we would be looking for, especially if we are chasing promotion".
But Paul Jewell see's Ade as someone who can be added to the squad to improve competition for the forward line.
Manchester Online is reporting today, that "Latics boss Paul Jewell is expected to finally tie up a deal in the next 48 hours to bring Akinbiyi to the JJB Stadium".