Sukur, who joined Premiership rivals Blackburn Rovers earlier this week, was reportedly offered to Bolton first.
Allardyce said: "We could have had him six or seven weeks ago but couldn't afford his salary."
Wanderer's could have signed Sukur
Sukur, who joined Premiership rivals Blackburn Rovers earlier this week, was reportedly offered to Bolton first.
Allardyce said: "We could have had him six or seven weeks ago but couldn't afford his salary."