Watford have turned down a bid from Wigan for defender Adrian Mariappa, BBC Sport understands.
Mariappa came through the ranks at the Championship club and has also been linked with Newcastle and Arsenal.
The 25-year-old Watford vice-captain made his debut in August 2005 and has played 244 games for the club.
The defender has 18 months remaining on his contract at Vicarage Road and has previously skippered the club, who are currently 18th in the Championship.
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has confirmed that he has made his final bid for Mariappa.
