Franco Di Santo targeted by 'top clubs' in Europe, says former Wigan striker's agent

  • Werder Bremen striker Franco di Santo targeted by other clubs, says agent
  • Former Wigan player has scored 13 Bundesliga goals this campaign
  • Di Santo has a year left on his contract with the German club 

Former Wigan striker Franco Di Santo is on the radar of some of the top clubs in Europe, according to his agent.

The Argentine international has had an impressive Bundesliga campaign for Werder Bremen, scoring 13 times in the league this season, and according to agent Gustavo Goni he is now an in-demand player.

'Yes, clubs from the Bundesliga, Spain, Italy, England and Holland want Franco,' Goni told Bild. 'And there are top clubs.

Franco di Santo (left) of Werder Bremen vies for the ball with Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels

Franco di Santo (left) of Werder Bremen vies for the ball with Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels

Di Santo battles with defender Erik Durm (right) during Bremen's 3-2 defeat at Dortmund last Saturday

Di Santo battles with defender Erik Durm (right) during Bremen's 3-2 defeat at Dortmund last Saturday

'It's no secret that Franco feels very comfortable in Bremen, where he has played an outstanding season. We will discuss shortly whether he will play for Werder next season or another club.'


Di Santo, who was released by Wigan in 2013 after three seasons at the club, has a year left on his contract with Bremen.

He scored 13 times in 92 Premier League games for the Latics, and was an unused substitute for their FA Cup final win in 2013.