Megson told Sky Sports News, "We've been talking to Aston Villa for two-and-a-half, three weeks now to try and get a fee agreed, which we've done."
"We're now talking to Gary to try and get the personal terms done and we'll take it from there.
"There's also quite a few other clubs interested in him, but he's the type of player we are trying to bring to Bolton to help us move forward.
"It remains to be seen whether we can do it, but it won't be for the want of trying."