Fulham's late £1.25m bid for Watford striker may result in Helguson staying down south after all.
Wigan's £1m bid had been accepted, and Helguson was due to discuss personal terms with the Premiership new boys.
However, Fulham may now be favourites for his services, now they've outbid their rivals.
Also having Ray Lewinton (Helguson's former boss at Watford) on the coaching staff at Craven Cottage is expected to swing the deal Fulham's way.
Sheffield United and Sunderland have both had seven figure sums rejected by Watford, while West Ham are also thought to have expressed an interest in the Iceland international.