IMO the best chance of getting Wickham was when we sold Bridcutt. A swap deal might have been possible.
Wickham's form at the end of last season will most likely have increased his market value beyond our budget.
If he goes it will almost certainly be to a PL club.
According to Transfer Central we've made a 1.5M bid for Proschwitz from Hull.
Hull want 2M.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Proschwitz
Played for Barnsley last season.