Wigan Athletic: June 2009 Archives

Manchester United have completed the signing of Antonio Valencia from Wigan for an undisclosed fee on a four-year deal.

Latics boss Roberto Martinez is desperate to beat Premier League rivals to the signing of Espanyol striker Raul Tamudo.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has backed Hugo Rodallega to take the Premier League by storm next season.

Almeria midfielder and Wigan target Albert Crusat has admitted he would be interested in a move to the Premier League.

Sir Alex Ferguson is set to close a deal with Wigan for Antonio Valencia for a fee less than the Latics' £18 million asking price.

Manager Roberto Martinez is targeting 'unpredictable' signings after assessing the strengths of his Wigan squad.

Wycombe have confirmed the capture of young Wigan Athletic midfielder Lewis Montrose on a two-year deal.

It's understood that Manchester United could offer Nani as part of the deal to sign winger Antonio Valencia from Wigan this summer.

Wigan winger Antonio Valencia looks set to decide whether or not to join Man Utd next week once he returns from holiday.

Burnley appear to be in another fight with north-west rivals Wigan this time for the services of Sheffield United's Mathew Kilgallon.

Espanyol striker Raul Tamudo is on Wigan's list of summer targets with the player expected to cost in the region of £2.5million.

Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins says Wigan have been in contact about Jason Scotland, but insists Latics have not bid for the striker.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is trailing two Spain-based targets - Almeria winger Albert Crusat and Rayo Vallecano's Mohamed Diame.

Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan says Antonio Valencia will be a 'sensation' if he joins Manchester United as expected.

Utility man Paul Scharner will leave Wigan this summer for either Fulham or Hamburg, his agent has confirmed.

Roberto Martinez has signed midfielder Jordi Gomez from Espanyol - and has promised Wigan fans more new arrivals.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is hoping to beat several other clubs to the signing of Espanyol striker Raul Tamudo this summer.

Paul Scharner is closing in on a £6million move from Wigan to Fulham to fulfil his dream of playing in Europe.

Wigan are already thought to have tabled a bid for Espanyol playmaker Jordi Gomez at the behest of Roberto Martinez.

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has told Sunderland target Paul Scharner he can leave the club, but believes he won't join the Black Cats.

Wigan will meet with three clubs this week including Man Utd and Real Madrid to try to thrash out a deal for Antonio Valencia.

Wigan have no intention of trying to sign out-of-favour England striker Michael Owen, according to Dave Whelan.

Burnley appear to be in a race with north-west rivals Wigan for the services of Swansea City striker Jason Scotland.

Chairman Dave Whelan believes Roberto Martinez will be a success at Wigan after he was confirmed the new Latics boss.

Dave Whelan has confirmed that a third club has joined Real Madrid and Manchester United in the race for Wigan star Antonio Valencia.

Roberto Martinez is already close to bringing new faces into Wigan despite only being confirmed as manager on Monday evening.

Roberto Martinez will finally be confirmed as Wigan boss after a compensation package was agreed with Swansea for his backroom staff.

Sunderland target Lee Cattermole says he will consider his future at Wigan when he return from the European Under-21 Championships.

Wigan will have a fight on their hands to keep Lee Cattermole after Steve Bruce marked him as a transfer target for Sunderland.

Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins still expects Roberto Martinez to join Wigan despite a fall-out over backroom staff compensation.

Wigan will have to pay Swansea more compensation to appoint Roberto Martinez as boss after a wrangle over backroom staff.

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan believes it is only a matter of time before Man Utd make a bid for winger Antonio Valencia.

Wigan chief executive Brenda Spencer appeared alone in front of the media as Roberto Martinez is still yet to sign his Latics contract.

Wigan will unveil Roberto Martinez as the new manager on Thursday as the club iron out the details of his switch from Swansea.

Dave Whelan has confirmed that Roberto Martinez has agreed to become the new Wigan manager and will be unveiled tomorrow.

Wigan defender Paul Scharner looks set to leave the JJB Stadium but says he will not be joining Steve Bruce at Sunderland.

Wigan defender Paul Scharner claims he has received interest from Spurs, Everton and Fulham as well as two clubs in Germany.

Former boss Steve Bruce is tipped to raid Wigan for Lee Cattermole and Titus Bramble as he looks to strengthen Sunderland's squad.

Manchester United are believed to have tabled a £16million bid for Wigan winger Antonio Valencia but face competition from Real Madrid.

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan says Roberto Martinez should be named the club's new manager by Wednesday and has tipped him for greatness.

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan says the club will confirm Swansea boss Roberto Martinez as their new manager on Wednesday.

Wigan are reportedly set to beat off Celtic in the race to sign Hamilton Academical midfielder James McCarthy.

Chief executive Brenda Spencer is 'positive' that Swansea's Roberto Martinez will be Wigan's new boss by 'early next week'.

Swansea have granted Wigan Athletic permission to speak to Roberto Martinez after the clubs agreed a compensation sum.

Steve Bruce has left Wigan to become the new manager of Sunderland after penning a three-year contract with the Black Cats.

Wigan are struggling to agree a compensation package with Swansea for Roberto Martinez as Steve Bruce is poised to join Sunderland.

Dundee United boss Craig Levein has spoken out to dismiss rumours linking him with SPL rivals Aberdeen and Celtic.

Wigan are facing a real fight if they are to recruit former player Roberto Martinez as Steve Bruce's managerial successor this summer.

Steve Bruce is expected to be named as the new Sunderland manager in the next 24 hours, after holding talks on Monday evening.

Paul Jewell is being linked with a shock return to manage Wigan in the event of Steve Bruce leaving the DW Stadium for Sunderland.

Steve Bruce is set to leave Wigan for Sunderland's managerial hot seat after the two clubs agreed a compensation figure.

Manchester United have completed the signing of Antonio Valencia from Wigan for an undisclosed fee on a four-year deal.

Latics boss Roberto Martinez is desperate to beat Premier League rivals to the signing of Espanyol striker Raul Tamudo.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has backed Hugo Rodallega to take the Premier League by storm next season.

Almeria midfielder and Wigan target Albert Crusat has admitted he would be interested in a move to the Premier League.

Sir Alex Ferguson is set to close a deal with Wigan for Antonio Valencia for a fee less than the Latics' £18 million asking price.

Manager Roberto Martinez is targeting 'unpredictable' signings after assessing the strengths of his Wigan squad.

Wycombe have confirmed the capture of young Wigan Athletic midfielder Lewis Montrose on a two-year deal.

It's understood that Manchester United could offer Nani as part of the deal to sign winger Antonio Valencia from Wigan this summer.

Wigan winger Antonio Valencia looks set to decide whether or not to join Man Utd next week once he returns from holiday.

Burnley appear to be in another fight with north-west rivals Wigan this time for the services of Sheffield United's Mathew Kilgallon.

Espanyol striker Raul Tamudo is on Wigan's list of summer targets with the player expected to cost in the region of £2.5million.

Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins says Wigan have been in contact about Jason Scotland, but insists Latics have not bid for the striker.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is trailing two Spain-based targets - Almeria winger Albert Crusat and Rayo Vallecano's Mohamed Diame.

Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan says Antonio Valencia will be a 'sensation' if he joins Manchester United as expected.

Utility man Paul Scharner will leave Wigan this summer for either Fulham or Hamburg, his agent has confirmed.

Roberto Martinez has signed midfielder Jordi Gomez from Espanyol - and has promised Wigan fans more new arrivals.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is hoping to beat several other clubs to the signing of Espanyol striker Raul Tamudo this summer.

Paul Scharner is closing in on a £6million move from Wigan to Fulham to fulfil his dream of playing in Europe.

Wigan are already thought to have tabled a bid for Espanyol playmaker Jordi Gomez at the behest of Roberto Martinez.

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has told Sunderland target Paul Scharner he can leave the club, but believes he won't join the Black Cats.

Wigan will meet with three clubs this week including Man Utd and Real Madrid to try to thrash out a deal for Antonio Valencia.

Wigan have no intention of trying to sign out-of-favour England striker Michael Owen, according to Dave Whelan.

Burnley appear to be in a race with north-west rivals Wigan for the services of Swansea City striker Jason Scotland.

Chairman Dave Whelan believes Roberto Martinez will be a success at Wigan after he was confirmed the new Latics boss.

Dave Whelan has confirmed that a third club has joined Real Madrid and Manchester United in the race for Wigan star Antonio Valencia.