Caley Thistle have granted Wigan Athletic permission to speak to top scorer Billy Mckay, after the English Championship side tabled an offer for the attacker yesterday.
Mckay’s contract with the Caley Jags expires in the summer, with the Northern Irishman recently indicating he will not extend his stay in the Highlands.
The 26 year-old has netted 10 times for Inverness this season, and was previously subject of an unsuccessful bid from Fleetwood Town in the summer.
After Wigan’s offer was accepted Mckay is now discussing personal terms with the Latics, with Caley Thistle chairman Kenny Cameron insisting he could not stand in the player’s way.
Cameron said: “Following an approach from Wigan Athletic FC late yesterday afternoon and following discussions with the management team, the board of Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC agreed to allow Billy Mckay leave to travel to DW Stadium for discussion of personal terms with a view to an immediate transfer.
“Billy has never hidden his ambition to compete at the highest possible level and has always conducted himself in a professional manner in this regard.
“We are grateful to Wigan Athletic FC for the courtesy shown in speaking to us before opening their discussions with the player.
“We are forever mindful of the risk of losing players during any transfer window and, as always, have contingency plans in place should agreement on personal terms be reached with Billy.”