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Pennant bait for Heskey bid
Steve Bruce is set to make a move to sign Liverpool outcast Jermain Pennant in January, with Emile Heskey tipped to move the other way.
Valencia awaits £16.6m bid news
Antonio Valencia could discover if Real Madrid want him next week but his agent claims he has not had any contact from the Bernabeu.
Big blow for Bruce on striker front
Wigan striker Emile Heskey will miss Friday's FA Cup third-round tie against Spurs with a hamstring injury.
Bruce eyes Euro bonus
Wigan boss Steve Bruce sees no reason why Latics cannot qualify for the Uefa Cup after surging up to seventh place.
Heskey exit twist for Latics
Wigan striker Emile Heskey could miss the next month with a hamstring strain to scupper his chances of a move away from the JJB.
Figueroa signs Wigan contract
Wigan manager Steve Bruce has confirmed the permanent signing of loan star Maynor Figueroa on a three-and-a-half-year contract.
Boss tells Real to break the bank
Steve Bruce has issued another "hands off" warning to clubs - like Real Madrid - targeting Antonio Valencia in the transfer window.
Bruce wins striker battle
Wigan boss Steve Bruce has won the fight to keep star striker Emile Heskey until the end of the season, according to reports.
Butt hopes dashed for Latics
Wigan's hopes of signing Nicky Butt are fading after Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear claimed he wants to end his career with the Magpies.
Latics after Necaxa striker Martinez
Necaxa striker Hugo Rodallega Martinez is rumoured to be the next South American star to join Wigan Athletic.
On loan striker back at JJB
Antoine Sibierski has returned to Wigan for treatment on his injured knee as Norwich appear reluctant to extend his loan spell.
Latics yet to receive Heskey approach
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan says the club have yet to receive any offers for star striker Emile Heskey.
Figueroa deal not yet done
Olimpia president Rafael Ferrari insists Wigan have still not wrapped up a permanent transfer for loan full-back Maynor Figueroa.
Valencia talk scotched by boss
Steve Bruce has dismissed the prospect of Wigan winger Antonio Valencia leaving in January and says he is worth a lot more than £7m.
Boss divulges Owen thoughts
Wigan boss Steve Bruce has dismissed reports suggesting he is planning to bid for Newcastle striker Michael Owen.
Melchiot lauds right-side impact
Skipper Mario Melchiot has hailed the partnership between himself and Antonio Valencia down the right side of the field for Wigan.
Bramble not worried over January raids
Defender Titus Bramble is confident that the likes of Emile Heskey, Antonio Valencia and Wilson Palacios will stay at Wigan in January.
Latics face striker fight
Spurs are being linked to a transfer window move for Hertha Berlin's Serbian striker Marko Pantelic who Wigan are said to be tracking.
Cattermole wins Bruce praise
Wigan boss Steve Bruce has hailed Lee Cattermole as a "terrific sigining" but still wants more goals from the midfielder.
Rovers repeat hopes for Bruce
Steve Bruce wants his Wigan players to repeat last season's home win against Blackburn and take another step towards a safety figure.
Latics chief slams Zaki talk
Steve Bruce has moved to confirm that loan striker Amr Zaki will be staying at Wigan following reports Chelsea are plotting a swoop.
Boyce hands Bruce a selection blow
Wigan have been hit by the news defender Emmerson Boyce could miss the festive fixture programme after tearing a hamstring at Arsenal.
Latics chief repeats his star player hopes
Steve Bruce has reiterated his desire to keep key men, Emile Heskey and Antonio Valencia, at Wigan during the January transfer window.
Rivals hit back over striker departure talk
Hull City chairman Paul Duffen claims that the Tigers are in no rush to sort out a permanent move for Wigan striker Marlon King.
Brucie eyes top-10 bonus
Steve Bruce is confident that Wigan could secure a top-10 spot in the Premier League this season if the current squad sticks together.
KK eyes JJB stay
Kevin Kilbane has confirmed that he is hoping to impress boss Steve Bruce into handing him a new contract at Wigan this season.
Fighting talk from striker
Wigan striker Emile Heskey has vowed to fight for the Latics' cause as speculation over his future reaches fever pitch.
Harry not desperate for Heskey
Suitor Harry Redknapp feels striker Emile Heskey will see the season out at Wigan so he can name his price in the summer.
Bruce to consider 'mind-blowing' bid
Steve Bruce has warned clubs wanting to sign Wigan star Emile Heskey they will need to make a "mind-blowing" offer to land him.
Latics for me - Bruce
Alan Curbishley is interested in the Sunderland job but Steve Bruce isn't, with Latics boss insisting he is happy at the JJB Stadium.
Boss wants Latics to light up December
Steve Bruce has urged his Wigan players to continue their good form into December starting against Arsenal at the Emirates on Saturday.
Top scorer return boost for Latics
Steve Bruce has been handed a major selection boost ahead of Wigan's trip to Arsenal as top scorer Amr Zaki is fit to feature.
O'Neill confirms Latics bid intention
Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has admitted he wants Wigan striker and Spurs target Emile Heskey, but knows he faces a fight for him.
French trialist eyes Latics move
French defender Eric Cubilier is on trial at Wigan while Steve Bruce has revealed Erik Edman is a couple of months away from returning.
Defender deal delights Bruce
Steve Bruce is delighted at Maynor Figueroa's performances and says it is a 'no-brainer' that he will push through a £1.5million deal.
Zaki named on top player short-list
Wigan striker Amr Zaki is in a five-way battle to be named the fans voted 2008 BBC African Footballer of the Year.
Latics must sell to buy - Whelan
Steve Bruce has been told by Wigan chairman Dave Whelan he will have to sell players before he can bring any new faces in next month.
Keeper's England claim
Wigan keeper Chris Kirkland admits his England career is on hold until his long-running back problem is fully resolved.
Latics' striker admission
Dave Whelan has suggested Wigan will cash in on England striker Emile Heskey next month rather than lose him for nothing in the summer.


